Morgon Domaine de Leyre-Loup
Nice fruit, fine and pure mouth, long finish,
fine tannins. A lovely wine!
Bettane & Desseauve
The winemaker's word
"The Morgon Domaine de Leyre-Loup are made through long vinifications at low temperatures to express the precision and richness of the terroir. These are combined with semi-carbonic maceration aimed at extracting fruitiness, aromas and structure. We aim to get all the tasting emotions of a true and sheer terroir.
This wine is the harmonious blend of our grape variety, terroir and work. Its length in mouth is as surprising as its mellow and delicate fore-mouth, only to reveal how much it can age.
It is an experience by itself."
GRAPE VARIETY, VINES, TERROIR
Vines of “Gamay noir à jus blanc” grape variety
of more than 50 years of age grown on granitic slopes and very poor grounds mainly Eastward facing
Terroirs: Corcelette, Bellevue and Douby
VINES GROWING ET ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable agriculture
with both Terra Vitis and
High Environmental Value certifications
HARVESTING
By hand in small boxes,
grapes sorting on a vibrating table
VINIFICATION
Partial destemming, semi-carbonic maceration
at low temperature
WINE GROWING
Stainless steel vats then bottling on the estate
AVERAGE YIELD
33 hl/ha
WINE SERVING AND AGEING
Serve between 15-17°C and age between 6 and 10 years
COLOR, NOSE, MOUTH
Intense ruby color
Aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and plum
Hints of terroir and forest
Frank and soft foremouth
Good balance and long finish
Mellow tannins opening on a final peppery note
MORGON DOMAINE DE LEYRE-LOUP
SMOOTH AND POWERFUL - AGED IN VATS
Their powerful aromas, complex nose, attack with mellow tannins followed by balance, then structure, then mouth-length, make the Morgon Domaine de Leyre-Loup direct, delicate and intense wines.
REVIEWS
"If you ever wondered what a red wine with an aroma of violets smells like, here’s a very attractive example. For the very warm, dry year this is restrained and elegant with abright red fruit character on the fresh, medium-bodied palate. Long clean, quite crisp finish. Drink or hold." James Suckling 92/100 (2020 vintage)
"A very typical maturing Morgon with an appealing interplay between youthful tannins and a wide range of red fruit aromas with some developed savory notes. Long elegant finish with fine-grained tannins. Sustainable. Drink or hold." James Suckling 92/100 (2019 vintage)
"This is a Morgon born out of 50 years old vines, partially destemmed then grown 6 month in vats. The nose, quite gourmand, leans towards ripe red fruits. Then echoes a generous, rich and gentle mouth, with a spicy finish and sustained with silky tanins." Guide Hachette 2022, 1 star (2018 vintage)
Concours International des Grands vins de France
Gold : 2020 2018 2017
Silver : 2013
Bronze : 2016 2014 2009
Concours des Vignerons Indépendants de France
Gold : 2009
Silver : 2023 2020 2018 2010
Wine Enthusiast 90+ : 2022 2020 2019 2018 2016 2012 2009
James Suckilng 90+ : 2023 2022 2020 2019
Food and wine pairing
Turkey, guinea fowl and fattened chicken, white meat cooked
Hare, deer, duck breast, kidneys fricassee
Pig fricassee, terrine and ballotine of venison
Pepper sauce, suprême, chasseur and mustard sauces
Cheese pairing: Aisy cendré, Bondart, Boulette d’Avesnes, Chevrotin, Livarot, Munster, Rocamadour, Saint-Florentin