Cote Py
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, coq au vin, earthy wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of the most celebrated crus of Beaujolais, the Louis Jadot Morgon C$te du Py is a profound expression of the Gamay grape. The C$te du Py is an ancient, extinct volcano, and its slopes are covered in a unique soil known locally as 'roches pourries' or 'rotten rocks'—a decomposed blue schist rich in iron and manganese. Rejecting the standard carbonic maceration common in the region, Jadot employs traditional Burgundian vinification methods for this cuv&e, including destemming and extended maceration followed by aging in French oak barrels. This rigorous approach coaxes out a deep, structured, and muscular wine. With age, this Morgon undergoes a fascinating transformation known as 'morgonner,' where the bright, primary cherry fruit of Gamay evolves into earthy, forest-floor, and spicy complexities that closely mimic fine aged Pinot Noir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in the historic heart of Beaune, Maison Louis Jadot has grown to become one of Burgundy's most respected and comprehensive wine houses. With an expansive vineyard footprint spanning the Côte d'Or, Chablis, the Côte Chalonnaise, the Mâconnais, and Beaujolais, the domaine pairs long-held artisanal traditions with meticulous vinification practices. Dedicated to terroir transparency, Jadot champions natural yeasts, subtle oak integration, and minimal intervention to allow each climat to express its authentic voice. Renowned for its iconic Bacchus-head label, the house produces an esteemed range of site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, ranging from accessible regional appellations to legendary Grand Crus.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gamay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13% - 13.5%