Dominique Piron - Morgon La Chanaise 2018

Name: Dominique Piron - Morgon La Chanaise 2018
Brand: Maison Piron
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

Morgon|Red wine

Beaujolais

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.9/5 (7 customers)

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

James Suckling

15,5/20

Jancis Robinson

91/100

Wine Spectator

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

(Notes vintage 2017)

gamay

spicy

"A Morgon of character

A blend of the appellation's different terroirs, the Vieilles Vignes de Gamay grapes planted on these plots at 200-300m altitude produce a wine with notes of ripe cherries and hints of sweet spices. Complex on the palate, with a velvety texture. A Morgon with character!

Features

Estate

Maison Piron

Cuvée

La Chanaise

Vintage

2018

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Subsoil of "rotten rock" rich in iron oxide and schist at 200-300m altitude, vines over 50 years old.

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual, partially destemmed

Winemaking

Fermented in cement vats for up to 15/18 days, with regular pumping over.

Breeding

In concrete vats and partly in tuns

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep garnet-red colour

Nose

The particular soil gives Morgon its characteristic aromas of ripe stone fruit, notably cherry, as well as nuances of nutmeg, star anise and coffee.

Mouth

Fresh and fruity with good persistence. A complex, well-balanced wine with velvety tannins on the finish.

Serve

AT 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2021

Apogée

2023

Drink before

2025

Guard

5 years

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with a spring veal stew, but also with simple, local dishes such as gizzard salad, grilled meats, grilled salmon, Brie cheese, etc.

Maison Piron

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 15.5/20 (Vintage 2017) (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

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.

Wine Spectator

Rated 91/100 (Vintage 2017) (Exceptional wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Rated 90/100 (Vintage 2017)

Jancis Robinson

Rated 15.5/20 (Vintage 2017)

Recommended area

Vinous A. Galloni

Recommended area

James Suckling

Rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Vintage 2017)

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

out of 7 reviews