Foillard Morgon Cote du Py 2022

Jean Foillard Morgon “Côte du Py” 2022

A benchmark expression of Morgon’s most celebrated hillside, Jean Foillard’s Côte du Py 2022 combines depth, energy, and unmistakable volcanic character. Sourced from old vines rooted in the iconic blue stone (schist and decomposed granite) of the Côte du Py, this cuvée represents the most structured and age-worthy side of Foillard’s celebrated, low-intervention style.

The 2022 vintage opens with intense yet finely detailed aromatics of ripe cherry, blackberry, and wild raspberry, layered with violet, licorice, and crushed stone. Subtle notes of spice and earthy mineral underscore the site’s volcanic origins. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with remarkable concentration, framed by silky yet firm tannins and bright acidity. Darker fruit tones, savory earth, and mineral tension build through a long, focused finish.

More serious and structured than Foillard’s classic Morgon, the 2022 Côte du Py offers immediate appeal with air, while clearly possessing the backbone to evolve beautifully over time.

Grape: 100% Gamay

Region: Morgon, Beaujolais, France

Vineyard: Côte du Py (single-vineyard)

Style: Concentrated, mineral-driven, age-worthy

Pairing: Roast pork, duck, grilled lamb, mushroom dishes

Cellaring: Drink from 2024 with decanting; optimal through 2032+

A powerful yet elegant Morgon that captures the soul of Côte du Py and the finesse of Jean Foillard’s winemaking.