COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Didier Desvignes
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Didier Desvignes Morgon Les Charmes 2021 is a 100% Gamay wine from the Morgon AOC, a Beaujolais Cru in Burgundy, France. The estate is an artisan vinegrower-winemaker dedicated to expressing the nuances of the region's terroirs. This particular wine hails from the 'Les Charmes' climat, known for its specific soil composition of decomposed schists and granites. The 'Ă©levĂ© en FĂ»t de ChĂȘne' designation highlights its aging process in oak barrels, a practice that contributes to its complexity and character, reflecting the authentic qualities of the local grape varieties.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
âŹ45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Les Charmes climat's soil is primarily decomposed pyritic schists and granites.
Fact 02
The wine is aged in oak barrels ('fĂ»ts de chĂȘne') for 6-8 months.
Fact 03
A previous vintage of Morgon Les Charmes won a SILVER medal in 2020.
Fact 04
The estate receives investment subsidies from the Auvergne-RhĂŽne-Alpes region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Didier Desvignes Morgon Les Charmes 2021 begins with a manual harvest and selective sorting of whole clusters. Fermentation is managed with temperature control, employing traditional methods like pigeage and remontage, alongside a carbonic maceration period of 8 to 10 days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barrels and is subsequently aged in oak for 6 to 8 months. Vineyard practices include short goblet pruning, debudding, de-suckering, winter plowing, and spring hoeing.
