Didier Desvignes Morgon Les Charmes Beaujolais

Assemblage

100% Gamay

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting notes

Color: bright ruby red with a deep carmine glow.

Nose: expressive aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, strawberries, and violets, complemented by subtle notes of herbs, light toast, and a refined mineral undertone.

Taste: full, juicy, and elegant with plenty of ripe red fruit. The wine has a beautiful structure with silky tannins and a refined spiciness derived from oak aging. The finish is long, mineral, and harmonious.

Structure

Full and structured with an elegant freshness, ripe tannins, and an excellent balance between fruit, minerality, and finesse.

Maturation

6 to 8 months maturation in oak barrels.

Aging & Potential

Accessible now, but develops beautifully over 5 to 8 years in the bottle.

Food pairing

Excellent to pair with:

• Duck breast
• Turkey
• Veal
• Grilled pork
• Game dishes
• Charcuterie
• Pâté
• Pasta with rich tomato sauce
• Soft cheeses
• Creamy cheeses
• Mushroom dishes

Due to its elegant structure, this Morgon is suitable for both refined dinners and classic French dishes.

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Vineyard

Originating from Les Charmes, one of the most famous climats within the Cru Morgon in Beaujolais.

Soil

Granite-rich soils with iron-bearing weathered rocks and limestone influences that provide concentration, elegance, and minerality.

Terroir

Morgon is one of the ten official Crus of Beaujolais and is known for the most powerful and longest-lasting Gamay wines. The Les Charmes vineyard produces wines with an exceptional combination of ripe fruit, structure, and finesse. Thanks to the granite terroir, the wines develop characteristics reminiscent of Pinot Noir from Burgundy after a few years of bottle aging. This is a development locally known as "morgonner".

Cultivation & Methods

• 100% Gamay
• Traditional Beaujolais vinification
• Carbonic maceration (Maceration Carbonique) for 8–10 days
• Temperature-controlled fermentation
• Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation partly in oak
• 6 to 8 months maturation in oak barrels
• Sustainable viticulture with respect for biodiversity; the estate has been transitioning to organic viticulture since 2019.

Producer

Domaine Didier Desvignes is located in Villié-Morgon and has been one of the leading family businesses in Beaujolais for eleven generations. The estate exclusively produces wines from the best crus of the region, including Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Brouilly, Fleurie, and Chiroubles.

Respecting nature and terroir, the family works according to sustainable principles, focusing on biodiversity, soil management, and minimal intervention. Since 2019, the estate has been transitioning to organic viticulture. Their philosophy is simple: let nature give the best of itself.