Trenel Morgon Côte du Py

AOC Côte du Py, Beaujolais, France

2022
2021

Maison Trénel has always sought authenticity. Authenticity of the fruit, authenticity of the terroir. The purest expression of their origins. Born from a love of its land with its Burgundy traditions. Because we can only succeed at what we know well.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby-red garnet in color, this wine offers a complex nose, minerally and fruity. It mingles aromas of ripe raspberry, black and morello cherries with hints of flint, ink, clove and black pepper. The highly vibrant palate has a sound underlying structure which is powerful yet velvety, thanks to tannins which, despite mellowing, are still very perceptible. This is a stylish wine bearing the hallmarks of its terroir with a long and spicy finish.

Food Pairings

Serve between 15° and 16°C with game meat, a piece of Charolais beef or a truffled soft cheese.

Vintage Notes

A cool, ideal winter followed by a chilly spring which averted late spring frosts, yet summer was blazing, resulting in early vine maturity, concentrated berries and lower yields.

Winemaking Notes

Maceration of the destemmed grapes at 50% for 12 to 14 days. Aging in cement vats, no fining and light filtration.

Vineyard Notes

In the heart of the Crus area of Beaujolais, wines of “Morgon” AOC are often described as best representing the character of their terroir. The appellation is dominated by a hill called Mont du Py. Its soil of decomposed schist gives typical aromas to the wines. French winemakers usually describe this particularity in a verb: “morgonner”. Trénel’s Morgon Côte du Py is produced on this hill peaking at 300m above sea-level. The selected parcels are very sunny, on south-oriented steep slopes. Age of vines are 55 years on average.

Technical Info

Varietal: 100% Gamay Noir
Alcohol by Volume: 13%
Aging Potential: Wine for laying down, to be consumed within 12 to 17 years.

Tasting Notes

Food Pairings

Serve between 15° and 16°C with game meat, a piece of Charolais beef or a truffled soft cheese.

Winemaking Notes

Maceration of the destemmed grapes at 50% for 12 to 14 days. Aging in cement vats, no fining and light filtration.

Vineyard Notes

VineyardsIn the heart of the Crus area of Beaujolais, wines of “Morgon” AOC are often described as best representing the character of their terroir. The appellation is dominated by a hill called Mont du Py. Its soil of decomposed schist gives typical aromas to the wines. French winemakers usually describe this particularity in a verb: “morgonner”, be like a Morgon. Trénel’s Morgon Côte du Py is produced on this hill peaking at 300m above sea-level. The selected parcels are very sunny, on south-oriented steep slopes.