Gamay lovers can't help but delight their taste buds when they discover the wines of Jean Foillard. This true enthusiast has succeeded in raising the quality of each of his cuvées to the highest level, always with perfect mastery of the fruit. And it's the easy-going fruit that best characterizes this Morgon from the estate's youngest vines. A little delicacy with a lovely freshness to enjoy now!
Features
Estate
Domaine Jean Foillard
Vintage
2022
Designation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Rich in iron oxide and criss-crossed by veins of manganese, shale and ancient eruptive rocks known as roche pourrie (rotten rock)
Viticulture
25 years of organic farming (no certification)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional Beaujolais, whole bunch, cold carbonic maceration
Breeding
In vats over a period of 4 to 5 months
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful deep garnet color
Nose
Reveals characteristic mineral notes, kirsch and ripe fruit nuances
Mouth
Ample and fresh, a full-bodied, robust wine with elegance
Serve
AT 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before for recent vintages
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with leg of lamb, 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 deviance, 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
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. LIONEL D. Published on 17/10/2024
A bomb of delicate fruit in an excellent vintage.
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