Domaine des Gaudets Vieilles Vignes - Red
Domaine des Gaudets - Morgon
Red,Morgon
100 % Gamay
history
Christophe Sornay represents the fifth generation to take over the family farm. In the commune of Villié-Morgon, the Sornay family has a solid reputation that it has defended since it took over the Domaine in 2007.The great great grand-father of Christophe was a cooper. We are here in the tradition. The total surface of the Domaine is 12 hectares.Christophe Sornay, attentive to the eco-system, makes the weeding of the vines and brings an enrichment of the humus with his crushed branches.His way of vinification corresponds to the device of Morgon Cru “The fruit of a Beaujolais, the charm of a Bourgogne”.
Vineyard
Domaine Sornay is located in the town of Ville-Morgon, at the feet of the Moulin-à-Vent hills. South - East exposure. Soil = Clay. Vines : 55 years old - 12 ha.
Winemaking
Destemming at 40 % . Maceration for 14 to 15 days. Carbonic maceration. Ageing tanks for 5 months.
Tasting notes
Deep Red. This wine has notes of red fruits with mellow tannins.
Food pairing
Rich meat dishes, game and cheese.
Aging potential
4 to 5 years.
Grape varieties
100 % Gamay
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202191 VINOUS
202090 James Suckling
201992 James Suckling
92
2019
Subtle red cherry fruit that’s well married to fine tannins and a rather sleek body, making this a classic, modern Beaujolais Cru with impressive depth and plenty of mineral freshness at the long, polished finish. Drink or hold.
James Suckling
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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