Basic Information
Name – Belles Grives Morgon
Region – France – Beaujolais
Vintage – 2015
Varietal – Gamay
Pricing – $14.99
Alcohol – 13%
Appearance
The label is white with black and baby blue font along with a drawing of a bird. The wine is a lighter garnet in color with ruby red rim variation.
Aroma/Nose
Cherry and raspberry fruits hit the nose followed by a musty like component and spice.
Texture/Body
Extremely dry chalky in texture. Definitely medium tannins. Medium body.
Tasting
Light cherry hits with some earthy notes hit the palate. There is a slight spice to this wine.
Finish
Mineral, metallic like finish that lingers on the palate long after your sip.
Overall Experience
I suggest letting this Belles Grives Morgon breathe a while before drinking as it took a while for the real flavor profile to come out. I thought this was an enjoyable Beaujolais with just enough fruit and non-fruit flavor components to keep the mind at work. The earthiness is definitely something I enjoy in wine, so if that’s your style, this would be a good one for you.
Pairings
Food – Veal, Pork or Poultry
Cigar – Exactus Maduro, Romeo San Andreas, Tatuaje The Monster Michael or Undercrown Maduro
Wine Publication Ratings
N/A
Winemakers Tasting Notes
This Belles Grives Morgon is smooth, with intoxicating scents of cassis, plum, violet and rose. The palate is filled with sweet, revealing waves of red fruit. Subtle, and hints at a beautiful maturity.
