Stéphane Aviron Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes 2019

Francia / Borgoña / Beaujolais

Delicious medium-bodied red made from grapes cultivated from old vines located on the slopes of an extinct volcano near the village of Morgon, in the southern limits of Burgundy. Sandy granite soils make these wines among the most concentrated "crus" of Beaujolais. Biodynamic cultivation. 12.5% vol.

Appellation: Beaujolais Cru

Grape Variety: 100% Gamay

Winemaking: Fermented in stainless steel vats for 12-15 days and then aged for 12 months in a combination of new and used oak casks. Each parcel is vinified separately and a final blend is produced before bottling.

Awards: Wine Advocate: 93 points. Wine Searcher: 90 points & 4.5 star user rating

Tasting Notes: Deep carmine colour. Forward aroma of black cherries, flowers and a resberries. Dense, silky texture with more cherry fruit flavour and a long finish. Serve with lighter meat dishes such as roast pork or chicken. Best enjoyed: 2021 - 2026.

Presentation: Cardboard boxes of 6 bottles
Availability: Good.

What do the experts say?

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William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aviron's 2017 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes is showing very well, unfurling in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cherries, raspberries, smoked meats, dark chocolate and peonies. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a fleshy core of fruit, fine and powdery tannins and succulent acids, concluding with a nicely defined finish.

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