2018 Daniel Bouland Morgon Bellevue Cailloux Organic, Beaujolais
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B17053V18
The majority of Daniel Bouland’s old bush vines are rooted within the Morgon climat of Corcelette, in the hilly Haut Morgon to the northwest of the appellation. Within this area there are a number of lieux-dits that Bouland is now bottling separately—Bellevue is one of these. The vines here are 40-60 years old. It’s a particularly stony site (the name Cailloux means rocks or rocky), southeast-facing, and there’s plenty of schist that runs through the sandy soil (much like Côte du Py). The plethora of rocks on the surface traps and radiates warmth. As a result, this is Bouland’s earliest ripening site. It is made exactly the same way as all of the Bouland wines: natural, whole-bunch ferment, concrete tank/foudre élevage and no fining.
The 2018 is a deep, inky, dark expression of Morgon. It opens with a twist of youthful reduction but nothing that a decant or time in the glass doesn’t deal with. Then there is layer after layer of black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, peppery spice in the background and some serious, powdery yet very fine tannins. The finish is super long and ferrous. It’s the most structured of this vintage’s four Morgons for now. Give it a good decant or five to eight years in the cellar. You will be more than amply rewarded.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Varietals | Gamay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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