Morgon: Arnaud Aucoeur, ‘Côte du Py’

Earthy and robust Morgon  – the flagship wine from vigneron Arnaud AuCouer

Arnaud Aucoeur is an eleventh generation vigneron based in Villié Morgon in the centre of the Beaujolais hills. He and his wife Melanie cultivate 20 hectares of vines in Beaujolais and, although they have parcels of vines in several crus, half their vine-holdings lie within their heartland at Morgon. Arnaud is a pragmatic wine-maker with a strong respect for his family’s history and the local terroir. He tries not to intervene too much in the vineyard.

Game and forest floor notes intermingling with the more primary red fruit flavours and a firm structure of tannins. From pure Gamay, this Morgon stands up well to grilled red meats and hard cheeses and merits decanting.

Colour – Red
Producer – Arnaud AuCouer
Country – France
Region – Beaujolais
Vegan – No
ABV – 13%
Grapes – Gamay
Vintage – 2022
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Grilled meats, Hard cheeses