Maison Jean Loron - Château de Bellevue Les Charmes Morgon - 2016

Maison Jean Loron

Château de Bellevue Les Charmes Morgon 2016

Millésime 2018 ''40-year-old vines (average) planted on east-south-east-facing slopes; 7 ha in the Les Charmes climat. Light brown, sandy, silt soils, low in organic matter, on a vein of clay with large blocks of sandstone. Estate-vinified with a portion of the grapes being destemmed. Three- to four-week fermentation with manual daily pigeage for gentler extraction. Aged partially in wooden vats and French oak barrels for 9–10 months. Mid crimson. Intensely aromatic: perfumed dark-red fruit, gently floral, a light and attractive stemmy/herbal quality. On the palate, very finely textured, dry and elegant with good length. (JH) 13% Drink 2021 – 2026''

Julia Harding, January 2021