{"product_id":"jean-arthaud-morgon-cote-du-py-2020","title":"Jean Arthaud Morgon Cote du Py 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e Jean Arthaud Morgon Cote du Py is made from 100 percent Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn 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. This 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.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby in color, this wine offers a complex nose, mineral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine has also a very good ageing potential and will start to develop some secondary aromas after 5 or 6 years if kept properly in a wine cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlight filtration before bottling, no fining. 85% of the wine was aged in cement tank, and 15% of the wine was aged during 6 months in 2-year-old French Oak 228-liter barrels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature controlled skin contact maceration for 12-14 days.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is a blend of 50% full cluster fermentation and 50% destemmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil is decomposed schist and very old volcanic rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage age of the vines is 55 years old.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Arthaud Vins et Liqueurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949115404335,"sku":"F0EE435004GYL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/jean_arthaud_morgon_hq_label_a0e36ac0-c761-4b18-94fe-d73103eb6ae6.jpg?v=1771489327","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/jean-arthaud-morgon-cote-du-py-2020","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}