Wines from the Morgon appellation in Beaujolais are often described as powerful, a term you might dismiss if your only Beaujolais experience has been at the celebration of the Nouveau Beaujolais. The dark ruby color and aromas of spicy, black fruit with notes of stony minerals, is concentrated and rich in the mouth with black cherry, blackberry, pomegranate flavors laced with whispers of woody spice. It has a sturdy structure with smooth, ripe tannins and lively acidity. It is made at Château des Jacques, which was once a resting place on pilgrimage of the route to Santiago de Compostela. It was acquired by Louis Jadot, a major Burgundy house, in 1996.
Château des Jacques, Morgon AOC (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2020
By Rebecca Murphy