Morgon
from the range "7 Beaujolais Crus"
Morgon
2 gold medals in 2025
This glowing Cru dons a lovely garnet red robe with amber glints. The very complex nose gives us blackcurrant, raspberry and Morello cherry aromas. The tannic palate gives a hint of vanilla flavours, which mingle with cherry and prune.
Grape variety: 100% Gamay
Type: Red
Alc.by.vol.: 13°
Terroir: the climat backs onto Cru Fleurie. A fruit-rich well-built harmonious wine
Vinification: the grapes are hand-picked to keep the bunches whole for vinification, this remains traditional with vatting lasting an average of 12 days.
Maturing: in stainless steel vats
Certification: HVE3, the highest French governmental environmental certification
Robe: lovely ruby colour with amber glints
Nose: complex, with blackcurrant, raspberry and Morello cherry aromas
Palate: A well-built harmonious wine, the tannic palate gives a hint of vanilla flavours, which mingle with cherry and prune.
Serving suggestions: just as enjoyable as an aperitif as with a dish in sauce, game or white meat. Also really enjoyable with a cheese board.
Serving temperature: 12 – 13°C/53-56°F
Cellaring: between 5 and 7 years
Estate: We have been vinegrower-winemakers for 5 generations on the commune of Saint-Lager at the foot of famous Mont Brouilly, topped with its iconic chapel. We also craft; Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon, Moulin à Vent and Régnié, not forgetting Beaujolais Villages as well as white, rosé and sparkling wines. Our estate gained the ultimate accolade in 2016 when our Chiroubles 2015 was awarded Best Gamay in the World (Meilleur Gamay du Monde). We care for the environment and craft organic red and white wine (PURE collection).
2025
- Or Concours International du Gamay
- Or Concours Général Agricole de Paris
2024
- Argent Concours International du Gamay
- Argent Concours International de Lyon
2023
- Or Concours International du Gamay
- Argent Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
2022
- Or Concours International du Gamay
- Or Concours des Vins Burgondia
2021
- Or Concours des Vins de Lyon
2020
- Argent Concours des Vins de Mâcon
- Argent Concours des Vins Burgondia
2019
- Or Concours des Vins de Lyon
- Argent Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
2018
- Argent Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
- Or Concours International du Gamay
- Argent Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
2017
- Or Concours International du Gamay
- Argent Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
2016
- Or Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
- Argent Concours International du Gamay
- Bronze Concours Général Agricole de Paris
- Argent Concours Burgondia
2015
- Or Concours des Vins de Lyon
- Or Concours des Burgondia
2014
- Or Concours de Mâcon
- Bronze Concours Burgondia
- Bronze Concours des Féminalises
2013
- Argent Concours de Mâcon
2012
- Argent Concours des Féminalises
- Sélection Concours « Un Vin presque Parfait »
2011
- Argent Concours de Mâcon
2010
- Bronze Concours International des Vins de Lyon
- Bronze Concours des Féminalises
- Or Concours des Grands Vins de France à Mâcon
2009
- Prix d'Excellence Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais
2008
- Bronze Concours Victor Puillat
Our latest awards
Morgon 2025 by Maison Jambon won 2 gold medals