2023 Joseph Drouhin Morgon Organic, Beaujolais

Joseph Drouhin Morgon Organic is a beautiful expression of Beaujolais at its most serious and soulful, coming from one of the region’s most revered crus. Morgon sits on decomposed granite and schist soils that give Gamay its trademark combination of dark fruit, floral lift and earthy depth. It is the cru known for producing the most Burgundian of Beaujolais, with wines that gain savoury complexity as they age.

Joseph Drouhin, one of Burgundy’s great family houses, has a long history in Beaujolais and a strong commitment to organic farming. Their Morgon is grown without synthetic chemicals, allowing the vineyard to find its natural balance and express the terroir with clarity. The winemaking is gentle and traditional, focused on purity and texture rather than extraction.

In the glass, the wine shows ripe cherry, plum and wild berry, layered with violets, dried herbs and a faint earthy note. The palate is medium bodied and finely structured, with bright acidity and soft but persistent tannins giving it both charm and seriousness. It is generous without being heavy, and savoury without losing freshness.

This is a brilliant food wine. Roast chicken, pork, charcuterie, mushroom dishes or even lightly spiced foods all work beautifully with its bright fruit and earthy undertones.

Joseph Drouhin Morgon Organic drinks beautifully now for its vibrancy, but it will continue to develop over five to eight years, gaining more savoury and Burgundian like complexity. It is a classic Morgon that shows just how expressive and age worthy organic Beaujolais can be.