" From the northeast sector of the appellation, this cru distills nuanced flavors of potpourri, Armenian paper paper, cherry syrup and fine wood. The substance of the cru is evident on the palate, with volume and roundness, the tannin present but poised. The The finish, tightly wound with rock and wood, needs two or three years to mellow. to melt ". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A Terrien par excellence, this is a must-have with its solid structure and deep substance.
Features
Estate
Domaine Clos de Mez
Cuvée
Château Gaillard
Vintage
2017
Designation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay à jus blanc
Terroirs
Soils of pink granite and clay
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Cold prefermentation maceration for a few days. Alcoholic fermentation punctuated by punching down and pumping over.
Breeding
12 months in vats and barrels, then 9 months in vats after blending
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
subtly kirsched
Mouth
fleshy and firm. Structured tannic structure. Good length.
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with terrines, leg of lamb, small game, cheeses...
Clos de Mez Estate
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 :
Marie-Élodie progresses year after year without wavering from her ideals. A constraint she accepts despite the poor harvests of recent vintages in the northern appellations. The style has gained in precision and the finishes are more suave. Marie-Élodie has made no concessions - that's not her style! But she has probably lightened the line, seeking less substance in favor of a more immediate and refined balance. In any case, the whole harvest brilliantly demonstrates its originality, and the wines, particularly in recent vintages, have a real personality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Morgon Château Gaillard 2017 emerges from the glass with a fragrant bouquet of peonies, orange zest, wild berries and soft earth tones. Medium- to full-bodied, deep and structured, with muscular yet powdery tannins, lively acids and a sapid finish, this is a very successful wine.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2021) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) 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 wine:
From the northeastern sector of the appellation, this cru distills nuances of potpourri, Armenian paper, cherry syrup and fine wood. On the palate, the wine's substance is assertive, with volume and roundness, and tannin that's present but poised. The rocky, woody finish requires two or three years to mellow.
About the domain :
If there were a sign at Clos de Mez, it would read "Marie-Élodie Zighera vigneronne-artisane"! Her vineyard (certified organic in 2019) is divided into two crus, with Fleurie at the center. She's a whole-grape-pasionaria, and hasn't bought any grapes despite the recent hailstorms that hit her Fleuries. Since her first vintage, in 2006, she has evolved towards cuvées that are still structured, but leave more room for digestibility. A winter in the barrel, one in the tank and one in the bottle - that's why her vintages seem ancient in the midst of the easy wine race.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 04/05/2022
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