Chateau des Jacques Cote du Py Morgon 2022, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France

Chateau des Jacques was purchased by Maison Louis Jadot in 1996 and is today a beautiful property situated next to the famous vineyards of the Cru Moulin-A-Vent. Two unique parcels, or Clos, compose the Morgon vineyards. An emblematic terroir composed of bluish rocks derived from an underwater volcano and whose origins are even more ancient than the pink granite of Moulin à Vent. Vinificaiton: Picked and sorted by hand, then often de-stemmed, the grapes macerate slowly over the course of three to four weeks. Pigeage and pumping take place during fermentation depending on the vintage. The wines are aged in our historic cellar for 10 months, a period spent in oak barrels: new barrels and one year/two years old barrels. The oak used to make the barrels comes from the French forests of Allier, Limousin and Nivernais. The interesting aspect of Côte du PY originates from the blue rock which is richer than its neighbor planted on granite. It shows rich aromas of white pepper and blackberry together with full body. Its complexity will enhance a wide range of delicate dishes.