Morgon

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Morgon is a renowned Beaujolais cru in eastern France known for producing relatively structured, age-worthy red wines primarily from the Gamay grape.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Beaujolais cru
French wine appellation
agingPotential best examples can age longer
can age 5–10 years
appellationSystem Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
classification cru Beaujolais
climate semi-continental
climateInfluence Mediterranean influence
country France
foodPairing charcuterie
grilled meats
roast poultry
soft cheeses
grapeVariety Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
knownFor age-worthy red wines
structured red wines
locatedIn Beaujolais
eastern France
notableLieuDit Corcelette
Côte du Py
Douby
Grand Cras
Les Charmes
Les Micouds
numberOfBeaujolaisCrus 10
primaryGrapeVariety Gamay
regionType AOC
regionWithin Saône-et-Loire and Rhône area of Beaujolais
servingSuggestion often served slightly cool
soilType decomposed rock
granite
schist
typicalAlcoholRange 12.5–14% ABV
typicalAromas cherry
kirsch
plum
spice
stone fruit
typicalFlavours dark fruit
earthy notes
mineral notes
ripe red fruit
typicalStructure good acidity
medium to full body
moderate to firm tannins
wineLaw must be produced from Gamay
red wines only
wineRegionOf red wine
wineStyle dry red wine

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Beaujolais hasSubregion Morgon