2013 Château La Grange Cochard Morgon Les Charmes Organic, Beaujolais

The 2013 Morgon “les Charmes” from Château Grange Cochard is a beautiful bottle of Morgon that is already quite accessible, but with the underlying chassis of structure to also age long and gracefully. The pure and sappy nose offers up scents of black cherries, granite, woodsmoke, a bit of espresso, fresh thyme and a hint of cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and rock solid at the core, with excellent soil inflection, a bit of firm tannin, tangy acids and outstanding length and grip on the complex and very classic finish. Fine, fine Morgon. Drink 2015-2040+.

Brilliant ruby. Sexy, mineral- and spice-accented black raspberry and cherry aromas pick up a licorice nuance with air. Smooth and expansive, offering sappy red and dark berry flavors that become livelier and sweeter on the back half. The spicy quality drives a very long, juicy finish shaped by smooth, harmonious tannins that don't get in the way of the assertive fruit. Drink 2017-2022.