Louis Latour Morgon
- 0.75L | 13.0%
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Louis Latour Morgon
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Vintage Report
Louis Latour Morgon 2023 Beaujolais, France
Louis Latour Morgon 2023 is a red Beaujolais cru made from 100% Gamay, originating from Morgon. This appellation is known for wines that are firmer and darker in color than many other Beaujolais crus, primarily due to the local soil with weathered schist, sand, and slate. In this 2023 vintage, dark forest fruit, black cherry, clove, and fresh tension come together in a round, juicy style with remarkable length.
Vineyards and region
Morgon is located in Beaujolais and gives Gamay a more serious, firm character than many lighter wines from the region.
• Location / Origin: The Morgon appellation is entirely located around Villié-Morgon. This origin is one of the well-known Beaujolais crus and is renowned within the region for darker, more powerful Gamay.
• Soil: The soil consists of pink schistose granite, with a relatively high amount of sand and slate due to the weathering of local schist layers. This gives Morgon more firmness, color, and structure than many other crus.
• Vineyard: The vines are on average 30 years old. This age helps the wine achieve more concentration and depth, without losing the fresh character of Gamay.
• Harvest & Yield: The grapes are harvested by hand, and the average yield is around 50 hl per hectare. This is consistent with a wine in which ripe fruit, freshness, and structure must remain in balance.
Grape composition
This red Beaujolais is made entirely from Gamay.
• 100% Gamay – Morgon: Gamay gives this wine its juicy fruit, fresh acidity, and supple tannins. In Morgon, the grape gains more depth, darker fruit, and extra grip due to the schistose soil.
Vinification and aging
The vinification is classic for a fruit-rich but structured Gamay from Beaujolais.
• Fermentation: The wine ferments traditionally in open vats and undergoes full malolactic conversion. This makes the acids rounder and gives the wine a softer, more accessible structure.
• Aging: The wine ages for 8–10 months in stainless steel tanks. This keeps the focus on pure fruit, freshness, and the character of Morgon, without oak influence.
• Aging potential: Louis Latour Morgon 2023 can be stored for 5–7 years. With bottle aging, the dark fruit can further develop towards more spiciness and a softer structure.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
Louis Latour Morgon 2023 has a bright garnet red color and an intense aroma of blackberry, blueberry, and wild strawberry. On the palate, the wine is round and fresh, with notes of black cherry and clove. The finish is long, harmonious, and beautifully persistent.
• Serving temperature: Serve this Morgon at 13–15 °C, so that the dark fruit, fresh acidity, and fine tannins come together well.
• Dishes: Delicious with poultry, red meat, charcuterie, veal, roasted chicken, and mature cheeses.
Awards
• 93/100, James Suckling: A strong rating for Morgon 2023, emphasizing forest fruit, fine tannins, mineral tension, and a velvety finish.
More information about Maison Louis Latour
Maison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and is one of Burgundy's historic family houses. The house is still independent and owned by the founding family. With Morgon, Louis Latour demonstrates that Gamay from Beaujolais can be not only fresh and fruity, but also serious, darker in color, and suitable for several years of bottle aging.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Sub-region | Morning |
| Producer | Louis Latour |
| Varietal(s) | Gamay |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 13° - 15°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
