The Crus of Beaujolais, although clearly gaining in popularity, remain one of the best bargains in the wine world. A good example from one of the ten Cru Villages offers luscious fruit expression with impressive depth and complexity. The Rochette family has vineyard holdings in four of the Crus and they maintain a tradition of meticulous vinegrowing and winemaking. The Domaine Rochette Morgon Côte du Py vineyards rest on granite and schist soils on the slopes of the Beaujolais Mountains. The 2017 Rochette Morgon Côte du Py is a beautiful example of the Beaujolais style. It has luscious and forward aromas of raspberry, red cherry, plum, violets and cinnamon spice. The flavors are pure, bright and lively, with layers of raspberry and cherry fruits underlain by hints of plum, earth and spice. Delicious on its own, it’s a gulpable red wine as well as a fine choice for roasted chicken or salmon.
Domaine Rochette, Morgon (Beaujolais, France) 2017
By Wayne Belding