Château de Durette Morgon Homage

Morgon is the fleshiest of the ten Beaujolais Crus — and the Hommage from Château de Durette shows why this appellation develops its own aging potential that makes many Burgundies look old.

Château de Durette is located in the heart of Morgon, where the vines stand on the characteristic weathered volcanic rock (the so-called roche pourrie) of Mont du Py. This subsoil gives the Gamay a density and mineral tension that clearly stands out from the light Beaujolais cliché. The Hommage is the cuvée with which the winery brings the uniqueness of this site into the bottle.

A deep ruby red in the glass. On the nose, dark cherry, blueberry, and a clear licorice tone, underneath a hint of violets and earth. On the palate, medium to full body, velvety tannins without sharpness, lively acidity that gives the wine pull. The finish is long and spicy, with a persistent fruit-minerality interplay. Decanter already awarded the 2015 vintage 90 points.

Serving temperature: 15–17 °C. Pairs well with braised lamb, duck breast with cherries, or a strong Epoisses.