COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Daniel Bouland
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Daniel Bouland Morgon Les Delys Vignes plantées en 1926 2023 is a red wine from the Morgon AOC in Beaujolais, France, made from 100% Gamay grapes. The defining characteristic of this wine is its origin from vines planted in 1926, making them over a century old. This extreme vine age contributes significantly to the wine's depth and concentration. Domaine Daniel Bouland is known for its artisanal, old-school winemaking philosophy, emphasizing minimal intervention and purity. The vineyard is situated on the Morgon-Chiroubles border in the Délys terroir, known for its decomposed schist soils. The 2023 vintage is noted for its deep aromatics and complex fruit and spice profile.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines planted in 1926 mean this wine comes from over 100-year-old Gamay.
Fact 02
Daniel Bouland works his vineyards and cellar entirely by himself.
Fact 03
The 'Les Delys' vineyard is historically known for its quality terroir.
Fact 04
This wine is often considered an 'allocation wine' due to limited production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Daniel Bouland Morgon Les Delys Vignes plantées en 1926 2023 begins with hand-harvested grapes. The wine undergoes 100% whole-bunch fermentation using traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic maceration in concrete vats, with natural yeasts driving the process and temperatures reaching up to 35°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large, neutral oak foudres. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention throughout, aiming to preserve the purity of the fruit and the expression of the old vines and terroir.
