Morgon Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup
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GRAPE VARIETY, VINES, TERROIR
Vines of Gamay noir à jus blanc grape variety
of more than 50 years of age
grown on granitic soils and very poor grounds
mainly Eastward facing.
Terroirs: Corcelette, Bellevue, Douby
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VINE GROWING AND ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable agriculture with both
Terra Vitis and
High Environmental Value certifications
HARVESTING
By hand in small boxes,
grapes sorting on a vibrating table
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VINIFICATION
Partial destemming,
semi-carbonic maceration at low temperature
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WINE GROWING
12 to 18 months in old oak barrels and demi-muits bottling on the estate
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AVERAGE YIELD
25 hl/ha
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WINE SERVICE AND AGEING
Serve between 16-18°C and age up to 10 years
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COLOR, NOSE, PALATE
Intense dark ruby color
Complex nose,
aromas of cherry and red fruits compote
Rich, frank and soft foremouth,
good freshness and fruitiness
Good balance,
very long fruity and spicy final
This beautifully perfumed wine is ripe,
structured and just about to be delicious!
Wine Enthusiast
The winemaker's word
"To drink a Morgon Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup is to experiment how much old oak barrels ageing brings roundness and a silky touch to the wine.
Without any wooden taste, which would corrupt the wine, micro-oxygenation seems to bring more ripeness to the aromas and to reinforce concentrations. Angels took their share; men will get theirs that is made of an intensity where tannins and aromas pair to turn to the palate.
A sheer tasting!"
MORGON RESERVE LOUIS LEYRE-LOUP
COMPLEX AND RICH - AGED IN OLD OAK BARRELS
The Morgon Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup is a wine
suited for ageing that is grown in old oak barrels and demi-muids to get the benefits of micro-oxygenation: intensity of aromas, roundness, velvety palate and sensuousness.
REVIEWS
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Powerful tannins mark this wine, giving it power and structure. Dense, and with a fine blend of a dry core and spicy black fruits, the wine is worth aging further. Drink from 2024." Wine Enthusiast, 93/100 (2019 vintage)
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"A well-matured Morgon from a very good vintage that stillhas quite a firm structure and healthy mineral acidity. And there’s also some surprisingly youthful raspberry fruit. Long, lively finish that suggest this has some more years of life in it. Sustainable. Drink or hold." James Suckling 92/100 (2017 vintage)
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“Another weightlifter’s bottle. Medium, medium-plus colour.
A very pretty nose indeed – dark-red fruit and flowers.
Hmm – fresh, almost no texture, just clean fresh lines of flavour.
This slowly grows in the mouth adding a faint baseline of tannin and just a little cushioning, but this is really excellent wine with a very fine and growing flavour that is simply a very lovely thing. Bravo!”
Bill Nanson World of Fine Wine - Decanter (2014 vintage)
Concours International des Grands vins de France
Gold: 2017 2013 2009
Silver: 2014 2011
Bronze: 2015 2010 2008
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Concours des Vignerons Indépendants de France
Gold: 2015
Silver: 2016 2014
Bronze: 2011 2008
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Wine Enthusiast notes
90+ : 2017 2016 2015 2014 2011 2009
Food and wine pairing
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Stapled capon, venison braised with cranberry,
roasted beef with mushrooms,
boeuf bourguignon, jugged hare,
braised beef cheek
Forestière sauce, Grand-Veneur or Beaujolaise sauce
Cheese pairing: Aisy Cendré, Bondart, Boulette d’Avesnes,
Chevrotin, Livarot, Munster, Rocamadour, Saint-Florentin