Domaine Guénaël Jambon - Morgon - Côte du Py Réserve - Red - 2024

Wine:

A stunning expression of Gamay, the 2024 Red Morgon Côte du Py Réserve showcases rich, ripe fruit flavours—think dark cherry and plum—lifted by subtle peppery nuances. This is a pure, vibrant wine with fine-grained tannins, masterfully balanced in structure, power, and freshness, while maintaining a charmingly crisp, juicy character. A true favourite of our Selection Committee, awarded 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Semi-carbonic maceration, 15 days in vats before pressing. Aged for 10 months, 80% in vats and 20% in oak barrels.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with some purple highlights.

Nose:

Beautiful infusion of Gamay, aromas of black cherry mixed with notes of black pepper.

Palate:

Balanced and beautifully structured, with intense ripe fruit, this wine reveals pure, fresh and crisp flavours with delicate tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Herb-crusted rib of beef, duck breast with green peppercorns, roast suckling pig.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2031, and beyond for enthusiasts.

A rising star in Beaujolais, Guénaël Jambon is playing a key role in the remarkable revival of this historic region. In Morgon—known for producing age-worthy reds—he crafts deep, vibrant, and structured wines, full of energy and substance.

Here, Gamay reaches new heights, rooted in hillsides of granite and schist formed from ancient volcanic rock, which lend these wines their signature complexity and mineral character.