Mommessin - Morgon Cote Du Py "Grandes Mises" 2022 (750ml)
Mommessin Description
From the 10th Century onwards, there can be traces found of vineyards in Morgon. An act dated 956 A.D. shows the sale of a vineyard by the Sire de Beaujeu to a local vassal. Morgon is one of the 10 crus of the Beaujolais. The vineyard is situated on hills west of the Saône river, in the heart of the crus in the northern part of the region. (50 km north of Lyon, 25 km north of Villefranche and 25 km south of Mâcon) and stretches over 1,100 hectares.
A special terroir made up of decomposed rocks and brittle schists, Morgon is split between 6 distinct climats - Les Micouds, Corcelette, Douby, Les Grands Cras, Les Charmes and the most famous “Côte du Py”.
The Py hillside, which culminates at 352 metres gives the best terroirs with fine layers of volcanic, schistous rocks rich in manganese and iron. The soil here is very deep and drains easily, making it ideal conditions for the Gamay grape, whatever the weather.