Chateau des Jacques Morgon 2022
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About the producer:
Château des Jacques, owned by Maison Louis Jadot since 1996, is one of the leading estates in Beaujolais. The château applies Burgundian winemaking techniques such as long macerations and oak aging, producing wines of structure and depth that distinguish themselves from the light, early-drinking styles often associated with the region.
About the region:
Morgon is one of the ten Beaujolais crus, renowned for its robust and age-worthy wines. The appellation’s soils, rich in decomposed schist known locally as “roches pourries” (rotten rock), give the wines their characteristic depth and earthy complexity.
About the grape variety:
Gamay, the signature grape of Beaujolais, thrives in Morgon’s unique soils. Here, it produces wines with more structure, darker fruit, and greater aging potential than in many of the other crus.
Style and tasting note:
Château des Jacques Morgon 2022 reveals aromas of blackberry, cherry, and plum, layered with floral notes and hints of spice. The palate is fuller-bodied, with firm tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, persistent finish. This is a structured, expressive Morgon built for both early enjoyment and cellaring.
Trivia:
Morgon is so distinctive that locals use the verb “morgonner” to describe how a wine develops the deep, earthy, almost Burgundian character unique to this cru as it ages."
