2024 Guy Breton, Morgon, Vieilles Vignes

The 2024 Guy Breton - Vieilles Vignes Morgon offers an exceptional expression of the Gamay grape from one of Beaujolais' most revered Crus. This AOC wine originates from the unique terroir of Morgon, distinguished by its "roches pourries"—decomposed granite and schist soils—that impart profound earthy depth and mineral complexity. A pivotal figure in the natural wine movement and a member of the "Gang of Four," Guy Breton meticulously cultivates old vines, many over 60 years, employing minimal intervention to truly reflect the vineyard's authentic voice. The challenging 2024 vintage, marked by significant rainfall and localized hail, demanded careful viticulture yet delivered wines of impressive freshness, vibrant fruit, and promising concentration, particularly within the resilient northern Crus. Breton's commitment to traditional methods, including late harvesting and natural fermentation, ensures this Vieilles Vignes bottling beautifully captures the concentrated intensity and nuanced structure inherent to its old-vine heritage and the distinctive Morgon appellation.