Morgon - « La Croix Gaillard » - Pardon & Fils
Morgon La Croix Gaillard Pardon & Fils
Tasting
Appearance: Deep red color with purplish reflects.
Nose: Scents of black fruits (blackcurrant), as well as floral and spicy notes.
Mouth: An aromatic and generous profile. This Morgon is structured, with fine tannins, endowed with a very nice balance.
Serving
Service temperature: 15 - 16° c.
Pairing: Red meats, game or cheeses.
Aging
Aging potential: 4 to 5 years, see more in a very good cellar.
Grape
100 % Gamay
Terroir
The soil consists of decomposed old volcanic rocks and brittle shales.The Cru Morgon produces wines rich, fleshy and improve with time.
Winemaking
Manual harvest from the full maturity of the grapes in mid-September.
Semi-carbonic maceration for 10 to 12 days (whole bunches) in cement vats before pressing.
Alcoholic fermentation under temperature control.
Malolactic fermentation carried out at 100%.
Aging in vats for 6 to 8 months before filtration and bottling.
First bottling in early spring.
