Morgon Cote de Py 2023, Domaine Jean Foillard

🌋 Iconic Natural Power from Côte du Py – Morgon 2023 – Jean Foillard

Foillard’s Morgon Côte du Py is no ordinary Beaujolais – it’s pure terroir expression in its most powerful form. This cuvée, from the most famous hill in Morgon, bursts with ripe raspberry, orange zest and a touch of white pepper. A natural wine with class, character and soul.

🍷 Juicy intensity with spicy elegance

In the glass, this Côte du Py shows Gamay at its finest. Deeply coloured for a light red, the nose offers ripe raspberry jam, fresh citrus peel and hints of spice. On the palate: broad, deep, structured, with silky tannins and subtle notes of white pepper and soft spice. A wine with length, energy and remarkable finesse.

🌱 Terroir & Winemaking

• 📍 Origin: Côte du Py, Morgon – Beaujolais (France)
• 🌋 Soil: Granite and schist – the beating heart of Morgon
• 🍇 Grape Variety: 100% Gamay from old vines
• 🍷 Style: Natural wine – clean, honest and unfiltered
• 🍃 Farming: No pesticides, hand-harvested, no chaptalisation or additives
• 🧪 Sulphites: Minimal or none added

🍽️ Food Pairing: classic and creative

This structured Morgon pairs beautifully with both traditional French dishes and more adventurous fare:

• 🥩 Red meats like steak tartare or pork neck
• 🦆 Confit de canard or coq au vin
• 🧀 Aged cheeses and fine charcuterie
• 🐟 Grilled tuna steak or umami-rich Asian dishes
• 🥬 Roasted beetroot or savoury vegetarian dishes

🧑‍🌾 Jean Foillard: rebel with a pure mission

Along with Lapierre, Breton and Thévenet, Jean Foillard was part of the legendary “Gang of Four” – pioneers of natural wine in Beaujolais. Inspired by Jules Chauvet, they have rejected industrial Beaujolais since the 1980s. Foillard opts for old vines, living soils and minimal intervention, resulting in vibrant, elegant wines with serious depth. His Côte du Py is the estate's flagship and a benchmark for real Gamay.

✨ Why this wine is a smart choice

• 🍷 Serious Beaujolais with a Burgundy soul
• 🌱 Pioneer of natural winemaking
• 🌋 Top-tier terroir from the Côte du Py
• 🔥 Extremely food-friendly
• 🧑‍🌾 Cult producer with iconic status

Looking for a bold yet refined Gamay that holds its own on both Michelin menus and weeknight dinners? Jean Foillard’s Morgon Côte du Py 2023 is a natural icon – generous, spicy, pure and deep.