2022 Georges Duboeuf Mont Chavy Morgon, Beaujolais

Georges Duboeuf Mont Chavy Morgon from Beaujolais is a classic example of how Gamay, when grown in the right terroir, can achieve depth, elegance, and age-worthy structure. Morgon is one of the most celebrated of the ten Beaujolais crus, and the Mont Chavy vineyard sits on slopes rich in decomposed schist known locally as “roche pourrie” or “rotten rock,” which gives the wine its distinctive mineral backbone. The warm, sunny exposure of these vineyards allows the grapes to ripen fully while still preserving the freshness that is the hallmark of great Gamay.

Under the skilled guidance of Georges Duboeuf’s winemaking team, hand-harvested fruit undergoes traditional semi-carbonic maceration, a signature Beaujolais technique that enhances aromatic vibrancy while softening tannins. The result is a wine with lifted aromas of ripe cherries, redcurrants, and crushed violets, interwoven with notes of baking spice and a faint hint of earth. On the palate, it’s fuller-bodied than many Beaujolais wines, showing silky tannins, layers of red and black fruits, and a long, savoury finish.

This Morgon is versatile at the table. In its youth, it pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roast chicken, or wild mushroom risotto. With a few years in bottle, as it develops more earthy and truffle-like complexity, it will be superb with duck breast, slow-cooked lamb, or a creamy mushroom and thyme gratin. It can be enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit or cellared for 5–7 years to reveal deeper complexity.