2024 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Chollet, Beaujolais

From old Gamay vines rooted in Morgon’s decomposed granite, this cuvée shows why Jean Marc Burgaud is considered one of Beaujolais’ quiet masters. The Chollet parcel sits on classic Côte du Py style soils that give Morgon its depth and age worthy structure, yet Burgaud’s touch keeps the wine vivid and drinkable. Farming is careful and low intervention, with the goal of letting site and vintage speak clearly. The 2024 release leans toward brightness and perfume, a vintage built around energy rather than weight.

Winemaking follows traditional Beaujolais methods with semi carbonic fermentation to preserve fruit and floral lift. Extraction is gentle, and ageing is designed to settle the wine without muting its crunch. The result is a Morgon that balances juicy immediacy with serious underlying structure.

Deep ruby in colour, the aromas burst with cherry, raspberry and plum, layered with violet, crushed stone and a faint earthy note. The palate is medium bodied and silky, with red and dark fruit wrapped in fine tannins and bright acidity. Flavours of berry and spice run long, finishing clean, mineral and mouthwatering. There is a subtle savoury grip that hints at its ability to age.

It pairs beautifully with roast chicken, pork, charcuterie and mushroom dishes. Delicious now with a slight chill, it will cellar comfortably for eight to ten years, gaining earthy and truffle like nuance.

This is Morgon in a modern classic voice, vibrant, mineral and built on granite tension.