This Morgon cuvée, one of Beaujolais' finest crus, comes from the "Charmes" plateau, where old, organically grown Gamay vines produce magnificent berries with firm, fragrant skins. A beautiful granite terroir, with an emphasis on elegance and drinkability. A lovely, nuanced red, without excess, for lovers of olfactory journeys... And well-made Morgons!
Features
Estate
Bret Brothers
Cuvée
Les Charmes
Vintage
2013
Designation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Charmes" plateau
Viticulture
a selection of micro-parcels of old vines (over 35 years old) on the best terroirs of the Mâconnais, worked by winemakers who are passionate about respecting the vines and their terroir.
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous
Alcohol content
11,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful garnet robe
Nose
all nuance, without excess, for lovers of olfactory journeys
Mouth
on elegance and drinkability
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with terrines, leg of lamb, cheeses...
Bret Brothers
Morgon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The Bret brothers have become a benchmark in the Mâconnais thanks to their commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Most of the work in the vineyard is done by hand, apart from ploughing and spraying - by tractor or horse - thanks to the entire Bret Team. Today, La Souffrandière is the family's 11-hectare estate. Bret Brothers is the grape-buying business, producing micro-cuvées (8 of which are AB). The wines are always remarkably energetic, and need a little opening up to discover their potential.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
This wine merchant was created in 2001 by the Bret brothers, who also own Domaine de la Soufrandière. They offer a wide range of quality wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. The grapes are bought on the vine, harvested and vinified by the domaine's own team, using indigenous yeasts, and the vast majority are aged in 11-year-old Burgundy barrels: a wise choice to leave room for terroir and the vintage effect. 60% of the wines are organic in the 2018 vintage presented, and this is clearly specified on the highly detailed labels. In all, some 17 micro-cuvées are marketed each year. The selection below includes only the most well-balanced wines, four of which did not convince during our tasting. This heterogeneity observed in recent years leads us to remove the star.
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