2023 Guy Breton Morgon, Beaujolais, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2022 Guy Breton Morgon is a classic expression of Beaujolais, made from 100% Gamay grapes sourced from old vines in the Morgon appellation. Guy Breton, a pioneer of the natural wine movement, employs traditional winemaking methods, including whole cluster fermentation and aging in neutral oak barrels. The result is a wine that is both approachable and complex, with a purity of fruit that is characteristic of the best Beaujolais

I’d be remiss not to mention that Enrico’s first cousin and neighbor is Luigi Scavino of Azelia fame

he wrote the proposition for the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and served as the association’s first President

they are east-facing

There is firm tension to the palate

The grapes are lightly pressed and fermented in cask (20% new) before ageing two winters

making it thoroughly enjoyable at a young age

“Les Graviers” refers to the gravel soil in the parcels utilized for this cuvée

including lieux-dits Petit Chemarin

This is a fresh

The Granito Cru parcel is in the Dão region

It pairs beautifully with richer seafood (scallops

these vineyards strike a perfect balance