2023 Jean Foillard Cote du Py

Jean Foillard's Vieilles Vignes Côte du Py is regarded as one of the finest wines in the entire Morgon AOC, crafted by a pioneering figure in Beaujolais natural winemaking. Sourced from the prestigious Côte du Py hillside in Villié-Morgon, the wine expresses the unique terroir of decomposed granite, schist, and blue volcanic stones that define this celebrated cru. Known for expressing both youthful character and evolving complexity over time, it has received strong critical acclaim for its representation of this distinctive region.
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Specs

Type: Red
Grapes: Gamay
Winemaker: Jean Foillard
Vintage: 2023

Geography

Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Sub-region: Morgon
Vineyard: Côte du Py
 

Harvest

Hand-harvested, whole cluster
 

Fermentation

Cold carbonic maceration for 3 to 4 weeks with native yeasts and no artificial additives
 

Aging

6 to 9 months in neutral oak barrels, bottled with minimal sulfur and no filtration