Domaine Rochette, Morgon (Beaujolais, France) 2018

 Morgon is one of the top villages of Beaujolais and the Côte de Py is a superb site within the village.  Domain Rochette’s 2018 bottling offers luscious fruit expression with impressive depth and complexity.   The Rochette family has vineyard holdings in four of the Cru villages of Beajolais and they maintain a tradition of meticulous vine growing and winemaking.  The Morgon Côte du Py vineyards rest on granite and schist soils on the slopes of the Beaujolais Mountains.  The 2018 Rochette Morgon Côte du Py is a beautiful example of Cru Beaujolais depth and character.  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 versatile companion for roasted fowl, grilled anything, and even richer seafoods – especially salmon recipes.