2023 Jean Foillard, Morgon, Cote du Py

The 2023 Jean Foillard Morgon, Côte du Py, is a benchmark expression of Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc, sourced from one of Beaujolais' most revered Cru appellations. This distinguished hillside terroir features ancient schist and granite soils, often called "roches pourries," imparting profound minerality and structure to the wine. As a pioneer of the natural wine movement, Jean Foillard champions organic farming and minimal intervention, allowing the unique character of this site to shine. The 2023 vintage, marked by a luminous growing season and favorable ripening conditions, yielded wines with excellent balance, vibrant fruit, and enhanced freshness, despite localized weather challenges. Foillard's Côte du Py showcases a pure, expressive style, offering a harmonious interplay of concentration, silky texture, and age-worthiness akin to fine Burgundy.