# Morgon Terrain Rouge (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine Famille Morin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €30
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, violet, raspberry, red cherry, earth, mushroom

## About this wine

Morgon Terrain Rouge by Domaine Famille Morin is a 2023 vintage red wine from the Morgon AOC in Beaujolais, France, made from 100% Gamay. The wine originates from a specific vineyard plot known as 'Terrains Rouge', featuring 50-year-old vines. Domaine Famille Morin, a family estate with roots in Beaujolais since 1926, emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking. The estate achieved organic certification in 2023, utilizing agro-ecological methods on steep slopes. The 2023 vintage is noted for its excellent quality and grape ripeness in the region.

## Interesting facts

- The vines for this wine are 50 years old.
- The estate achieved organic certification in 2023.
- The wine is made using whole-bunch fermentation.
- No sulfites are added during the fermentation process.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and ripe tannins complement the protein in meats, while its bright acidity cuts through richer sauces and fatty elements. Earthy notes in the wine can echo those found in mushroom dishes or roasted vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Morgon Terrain Rouge is produced using whole-bunch, semi-carbonic maceration at low temperatures for 12 days, with fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts. No sulfites are added during this fermentation phase. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large wooden casks called 'foudres'. The estate employs organic and agro-ecological farming methods, with the 2023 vintage being their first certified organic year. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the Gamay grape and the unique 'Terrains Rouge' terroir.