Dominique Piron - Morgon Grand Cras 2017

Name: Dominique Piron - Morgon Grand Cras 2017
Brand: Maison Piron
Rating: 3.2 (5 reviews)

Morgon|Red wine

Beaujolais

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.2/5 (5 customers)

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

RVF

(2015 vintage notes)

The particular soil gives Morgon characteristic aromas of ripe stone fruit, notably cherry, as well as nuances of nutmeg, star anise and coffee. A complex, well-balanced wine with velvety tannins on the finish.

Features

Estate

Maison Piron

Cuvée

Grand Cras

Vintage

2017

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

At an altitude of 200-300 metres, vines over 50 years old flourish on a subsoil of old disintegrated granite, rich in iron oxide.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Fermented for 15 to 20 days to extract the best tannins from the skins.

Breeding

Mostly in vats and partly in tuns and barrels

Alcohol content

13 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark garnet color

Nose

On notes of black and red fruits, with a beautiful spicy note

Mouth

Powerful yet elegant

Serve

AT 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

A wonderful accompaniment to simple, local cuisine, especially meat dishes: game birds, poultry, grilled meats, meats in sauces and some cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated (2018 guide) 16/20 (Vintage 2015) (Very good wine)

3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

A leading figure in Beaujolais in general and Morgon in particular, Dominique Piron, now joined by his partner Julien Révillon, is developing a solid range of Beaujolais crus. Over 100 hectares, seven crus are represented, with a logical majority of Morgons. With a refined style and expressive nose, while retaining the stylistic signature of their origins, the domaine's wines are all successful.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Heir to 14 generations of winegrowers, Dominique Piron handed over the reins of the family estate in 2020 to Julien Revillon, his partner since 2013. The latter is now in charge of some 50 hectares of vines, divided between his own vineyards and grape purchases for the négoce.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Vintage 2015) (Good wine)

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Julien Revillon, aided by his talented oenologist Pierre Meunier, continues Dominique Piron's work with consistency and brio. The duo is aided by vineyard manager Thibaud Lemaître, which has become necessary to oversee a 90-hectare estate. Their joint efforts have improved the quality of the grapes, and the parcel-by-parcel selection process is beginning to bear fruit. We've been won over by the consistency of the range and its cornerstones: spontaneity of fruit, delicacy and precise definition of each cru.

Jancis Robinson

Recommended area

Vinous A. Galloni

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James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.2/5

out of 5 reviews

Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 05/05/2020

I really liked the 2015 after 4 years and I probably drank this 2017 too soon, which didn't leave me with any unforgettable memories.