Domaine Jean Foillard, Morgon Les Charmes "Eponym", Beaujolais, France, 2020
Overview of the Wine
Jean Foillard is a legendary pioneer of the natural wine movement. His family farms fourteen hectares with a non-interventionist mentality in the heart of Morgon, carrying on his unforgettable legacy within the region. This organic varietal Gamay is silky and smooth, marked by flavors of poppy red fruit, rose petals, and wet rocks. A stellar example of ‘reflective of the place from which it comes!
Jean Foillard made his name crafting world-class, age-worthy bottlings from tiny, prestigious sites within the Beaujolais cru of Morgon. In the last few years, however, he has also added a bottling of Beaujolais Villages to his small lineup. What inspired this expansion? Jean had been making Beaujolais Nouveau that he would rush to us each November to meet the deadline of the worldwide Nouveau celebration. Eventually, he decided he didn’t want to rush anymore. Jean thought the grapes he was using were of high enough quality to make a cuvée with more complexity and a little more longevity, so he proposed taking his time to produce a Beaujolais-Villages instead of a Beaujolais Nouveau.
Featuring grapes from high-elevation, granite heavy terroirs barely outside the region’s crus, this wine is silky and seductive, with notes of rose petals, red berries, and stones. With just the right amount of tannin and acidity, and lots of class, it is perfect for all occasions." —Tom Wolf-Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
Organic.
Grapes/Blend
Gamay
Origin
Beaujolais-Villages, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
This cuvee features lots of bright acidity and a leaner, more mineral profile. It shares the satin texture of all Foillard Morgons, and should age similarly well for those willing and able to wait. The wines are hauntingly aromatic, bold yet subtle and have great structure and mineral driven components. Follaird's wines have incredible aging potential. Buy one and save one for later.
Product size: 750ml
