Wine is above all a question of art, pleasure, sharing and emotion. This cuvée "Elles" is the fruit of Nadine and Agnès' sensitivity, with the complicity and trust of Jean and Alex. Like a secret whispered in your ear, this Gamay will gently reveal itself between finesse and fruit, for the pleasure of every moment. Limited quantities available.
Features
Estate
Domaine Jean Foillard
Cuvée
Elles
Vintage
2018
Designation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Granitic soils
Viticulture
Wine made from purchased grapes or juice
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful deep garnet color
Nose
Bouquet of fresh fruit with a mineral touch
Mouth
Delicately reveals itself like a secret. This cuvée "Elles" is the fruit of sensitivity (Nadine, Agnès) with the complicity and trust of Jean and Alex.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2029
Guard
8-10 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with charcuterie, small game birds, cheeses...
Jean Foillard Estate
Morgon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The Morgon cru is fortunate to boast so many first-rate estates. Jean and Agnès Foillard offer a particularly fruity, fresh expression. The fleurie and cuvée 3.14 are always marketed a little later than the Morgons. While the work in both vineyard and cellar is admirable in its approach, one can't help but notice the occasional animal notes that some cuvées suffer from, sometimes losing all the capital of their origin. It's an unfortunate observation, because the structure of the vintages produced is clearly of the highest quality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Jean Foillard is one of the most recognizable names on the Beaujolais landscape. A series of misadventures had led to his removal from the Guide Vert: it was only natural that he should be reinstated. Known for his "natural" style, Jean began working on the family estate in 1981. With a firm hand, he has maintained a free-spirited style, but without deviation, resulting in very consistent, very deep wines. Organic viticulture, sulfur-free vinification, whole harvest and barrel ageing are not the only keys to success, of course. For to produce these "free" but precise wines, meticulous microscopic monitoring is one of the fundamental parameters. Jean Foillard is slowly passing the baton to his son, Alex. Having traveled the world and taken over a few hectares of vines in his own name, he has taken over the reins step by step, with the determination to continue his father's work, while infusing his own sensibility. The latest vintages we've tasted show a noticeable improvement, which leads us to consider a second star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. YOANN L. Published on 28/11/2021
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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 17/11/2021
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