Notes : Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Robert Parker 87+/100
Morgon Roche Noire is a purist of its appellation, all finesse and opulence. A great Morgon! "A full-bodied, mineral wine, rich in expression, full of energy and tension. Not recommended for lovers of fruity sensations". (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve)
Features
Estate
Château des Lumières
Cuvée
Roche Noire
Vintage
2007
Designation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
volcanic rocks, shale and valley silts
Viticulture
Integrated cultivation with no synthetic additives. No deep ploughing, but surface actions to preserve soil structure.
Harvest
partly manual
Winemaking
Fermented for 15 days in vats
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet-red with ruby and violet highlights
Nose
powerful, with floral notes (lilac, iris, dried hibiscus flowers), a hint of toast and spices
Mouth
fleshy texture and clean attack, ripe tannins bring finesse and opulence. Long, tender and spicy finish...
Serve
decant at 18°C
Open
1 hour
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des viandes rouges marinées aux épices, des gibiers à poils, un cuisseau de chevreuil grillé aux herbes...<br/>
Château des Lumières
Morgon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté (guide 2014) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
"This property, formerly Château Bellevue, is the Morgon counterpart to Château des Jacques in Moulin-à-Vent. The same brilliant team, inspired by Jacques Lardière, vinifies with a similar spirit, producing full-bodied, generous wines that have improved in precision over the past two years. The 2005 and 2006 will be benchmarks for the entire region. We have a soft spot for the terres-noires, one of the tastiest and most accomplished morgons in 2005. In 2006, Morgon Côte-de-Py is clearly back in the lead. 2007 is the last vintage to be vinified, the wines being sold under the Château des Jacques label from the 2008 vintage onwards.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2014 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
(Jadot) "This prestigious trading house boasts one of the most extensive ranges and a fine collection of terroirs, spread over 150 ha and distributed on five continents, in over sixty countries. Jacques Lardière, the house's oenologist since 2009, handed over the reins to Frédéric Barnier. 2012 will be his first vintage. Pierre-Henri Gagey, the company's CEO, continues to acquire Burgundy vineyards, and has even set up a dedicated Burgundy winemaking facility in Givry, on the Côte Chalonnaise.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on 06/01/2014
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