2023 Morgon, Côte du Py, Javernières, Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes, Beaujolais

Very muscular and full-bodied for a 2023 Beaujolais Cru, this is really well balanced in spite of the abundant power, thanks to the compact tannin structure. Some pomegranate aroma alongside the wealth of blackberries. Surprisingly silky in the long finish. You really don’t notice the 14.5% alcohol. From organically grown grapes from vines planted in 1931. Matured for 10 months in concrete eggs. Drink or hold.

The 2023 Morgon Côte du Py reveals a complex bouquet of cherries, plums, eucalyptus and dried petals. On the palate, it showcases a distinct freshness, with black pepper and anise tying in with the acidulated black fruits. Smooth-coated yet firm tannins guide the wine through a defined progression. It carries a sense of deep-rooted intensity as if drawing stability from the earth itself. This grounded character imparts a subtle tension that builds steadily, outlasting other elements and driving the finish. Complex and refined, this is a wine that will flourish with further time in the bottle.