2011 Morgon, Côte du Py, Château Grange Cochard
- Red
- Dry
- Medium Bodied
- Gamay
Ready - at best
Product: 20118032065
Description
The Côte de Py itself is an outbreak of volcanic blue slate rock, a formation which makes very intense wines with great capacity for ageing. This cuvee is raised entirely in oak barrels, more recent than those used for Les Charmes. The rich deep purple colour has an intense black centre, a mark of the concentration which is apparent throughout this wine. This is very dense, beautifully concentrated, with lifted acidity and lovely black fruit aftertaste. Put away in the cellar. 2013-2018. Match with grilled pork, coq au vin, dishes with butternut squash or sweet potato.
Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer
Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2011
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Gamay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Château Grange Cochard
About this wine
Gamay
A French variety planted predominately in Beaujolais where it is the grape behind everything from light and often acidic Beaujolais Nouveau through to the more serious and well-structured wines from the 10 cru villages. It takes its name from a hamlet just outside Chassagne-Montrachet and was at one stage widely planted on the Côte d`Or. However it was gradually phased out due to its poor yield and supposed poor quality of its wines.
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