Famille Vincent Morgon, Les Charmes Fuissé, Château-Fuissé, 2021
Famille Vincent Morgon, Les Charmes Fuissé, Château-Fuissé, 2021
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Gamay
Morgon is the second largest of the crus of the Beaujolais and therefore perhaps one of the best known after Fleurie. The soil's structure throughout the cru is high in Granite and this is no exception yet there is also some sand. The composition gives rise to the hallmark aromas and flavours of cherry and kirsch which are so very expressive here. It has a dark ruby colour with notes of raspberry and strawberry next to the cherries already mentioned. Concentrated on the palate it is packed with fruit flavour backed by fine tannins and good freshness. So perfectly balanced this is a joy to drink and can be served cool to enjoy it at its best - say 14 degrees.
The vines here are owned by the sister of Jean Jacques Vincent of Chateau Fuisse and therefore benefit from the same care and attention as the wines of the Chateau. It is made in the traditional method ie. without the use of Maceration Carbonique and thus the final wine is more akin to a wine from the Cote d'Or, most certainly in maturity. It is perfect for current drinking but will hold well in bottle for the coming 3 to 6 years.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Gamay
Vintage report
The 2021 vintage in Beaujolais arrived after a genuinely challenging growing season that kept vignerons on their toes from spring onwards. Early budbreak met with devastating frosts in April, followed by a cool, damp summer that had many producers worried about ripeness and disease pressure. September delivered salvation with warm, dry conditions that allowed the Gamay to ripen properly, though yields were significantly reduced across the region due to the earlier setbacks.
What emerged from this adversity were wines with lovely freshness and aromatic intensity – the cooler conditions preserved the bright red fruit character that makes Beaujolais so irresistible, whilst the lower yields concentrated flavours beautifully. The cru Beaujolais show particular promise, displaying more structure than the sometimes exuberant 2020s, with that classic combination of juicy fruit and mineral backbone. Most 2021s are drinking wonderfully now, offering immediate pleasure whilst the crus will reward patience over the next five to eight years.
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