Domaine des Perelles - Morgon 2023

The Perrachon family has been involved in the wine trade since 1601, when they first settled in Juliénas in Beaujolais. Today, Laurent Perrachon and his wife Martine, along with his children, Maxime and Adrien (the sixth generation to work in the family business), run the domaine, which began producing estate wines in 1877. The vineyards consists of 26 hectares in six of the ten Beaujolais Crus: Juliénas (where they are still based), Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chénas and Saint-Amour. The Perrachons have one of the most extensive and comprehensive Cru holdings among independent producers in Beaujolais. In addition to the Crus, the family also makes Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages; red, white and rosé. All grapes are hand-harvested and the wines are fermented with native yeasts, then aged in their vaulted cellars which were built in 1701!

The Domaine des Perelles Morgon is made from 100% Gamay grown in granite and schist soils from 50+ year-old vines that are fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of concrete and old oak foudres for 12 months. Morgon makes the most full-bodied and rich wines of all the Crus, wines that will benefit from 5-10 years of bottle age, and Domaine des Perelles Morgon is no exception. Mid purple color with soaring aromas of ripe cherries, plum, pluot and apricot intermingled with notes of fresh earth. The palate refelects the nose with a fabulous concentration of stone fruits alongside a steely minerality, broad acidity and rich tannins that perfectly frame the wine's flavors. Long, sumptuos finish. Enjoy with Mexican-style beef or grilled pork with peaches or plums.