Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py

A delicious bottle! None of the brett of the last couple. A little VA but not bad.

2019 vintage

You all got me panicking a bit. So I opened a bottle and I can’t taste any fading whatsoever. A little bit more lightweight than 2018, but a very nice glass of wine once again…

2019 vintage

Agree with VVV below. This was my last bottle of this vintage. Opened up with some usual brett and funk which blew off revealing some pretty floral and fruit aromas but was definitely lacking the energy and oomph you'd expect. This is one of my favorite wines year over year and my go-to Beaujolais these days but I'm happy to move on to the 20's and younger.

2019 vintage

This last bottle is faded... coming to the conclusion that you need to drink these young, when they're energetic.

2019 vintage

For anyone who has this still in their cellar or gets this offered, I opened a bottle tonight and can reassure if properly cellared, this has not lost any of its freshness and magic. Upon opening a bit effervescent which is not impacting the joy of this wine. Sour cherries, violets, straw honey, a great balance of acidity and sour sweet flavors in the mouth. If anything it seemed the nose is a bit more muted while the flavors and …

2019 vintage

Effervescent and borderline funky, but still drinkable. The pro reviewers call it "nervy" and "lively" and that is one way to put it, but it worries me. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed this - the fruit is tasty, and it has a nice finish. I have 4 more bottles and will probably drink them sooner rather than later.

2019 vintage

From 75cl, acceptable dry-flaky cork under wax capsule. Decanted off heavy powdery sediment, best immediately after opening and at 13C, alas it faded away as it warmed up to 19C. Decent, dilute, fine-sandpaper-textured, slightly volatile, dark-red-fruited. No evident flaws—so the contents of this bottle appear to have been in better condition than some of those recorded in recent CT TNs, which were evidently starting to fizz. Assuming the raw material was of a comparable quality to that which goes into …

2019 vintage

Huge disappointment that we'll chalk up to a flawed bottle. Still, there are similarities to other recent notes. While usually brilliant, this producer's BV-level is also a little inconsistent from bottle-to-bottle. Decent at opening with big primary, red, berry fruits. However, these were accompanied by an effervescence; if not actual bubbles certainly a punchiness. Unfortunately, a little time in the glass failed to calm. Things headed south quickly with a yeasty, horsey, finish overwhelming everything. Dumped the final 1/2 bottle.

2019 vintage

Day one was what I expected from this wine, but has anyone else had some mousy aftertaste on day two? That was a bit of a disappointment

2019 vintage

Still lovely but felt like it lost energy and may be on a downwards trajectory

2019 vintage

This wine opened with a deep dark cherry colour and a lovely nose of dark cherries, raspberries, violets and hints of spice and game. The palate was beautifully round in the mouth but backed by a fine line of tannins and touches of spice, game and stoney earth. The dark fruit characters and florality of the palate were particularly attractive. This would sit comfortably alongside many a 1er cru Burgundy.

2019 vintage

Just excellent,singing, kept in glas for 15 minutes, great balance between red fruit and touch of herbal/forestry notes, between rather light but with some punch. Drinks very well with food.

2019 vintage

Slow to open up but once it did, drinking well, albeit, this bottle was not as satisfying as last a couple of years ago. Keep on eye on this.

2019 vintage

13.5% alcohol. Semi-soft wax top with very short cork of decent quality. Light colour with significant turbidity. The nose has intense and pure red fruit, redcurrant, wild cherry and just a hint of strawberry. The mouth is another story, unfortunately: for most of the meal, there was an intrusive tingly sensation which kind of spoiled the experience. Could this be dissolved CO2 even after all this time? Maybe I should have decanted the bottle, not something I remember ever being …

2019 vintage

Bright and expressive with layered aromas of cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry, underscored by a subtle touch of dark blue fruit. The palate is vibrant yet refined, showing excellent balance and structure. Silky tannins lead into a long, mineral-driven finish.

2019 vintage

Natural wines can always be a little disappointing - when just opened this was wonderful with lots of fresh wild strawberry starting to show some depth from ageing, a really stunning wine. At the end of my second glass I already started to sense some imbalance, and on day 2 this was completely mousy and disgusting. I have two more bottles of this vintage, I'll have to drink them up a little more quickly when I open them.

2019 vintage

Excellent, very glad to have more of these. Medium-bodied, full on the palate, darker fruit. Great QPR.

2019 vintage

Amazing - third bottle over 4 years. Perfect spot. Intense red fruit - wild strawberry beaming through. Everything beautifully integrated. The intensity on the nose is matched by the intensity on the pallet. I don’t think the grand cru Burgundy comparison describes this wine accurately. It’s great value but distinctively gamay - and a lesson on how great gamay can be!

2019 vintage

Why don’t I drink more cru beaujolais? Was looking for something on the lighter side of red to pair with turkey burgers and this was a great match! Lots of dark cherry on opening. On the palate, the dark fruit was lifted by a little cranberry and some interesting herbal notes and just a hint of green pepper. Tangy acidity and smooth tannins on a medium finish. I prefer to drink wine with food but I continued to enjoy sipping …

2019 vintage

deep purple in the glass with lighter ruby hue around the rim. attractive scents of potpurri, incense, dark cherries, cola, and earth. tasted on the first day, this was very bright and fruit forward but developed quite well and on the second day, the fruit core is dark and rich with notes of plums, black berries, mulberries, and there is a lovely integration of wood bringing out earthy notes. medium bodied and lasting forever. hard to believe this juice came …

2019 vintage

Matured and developed. Hints of plum, ripe cherries and white pepper. High acidity. A little wild/natural

2019 vintage

These Jean Foillard Morgon's never fail to satisfy. Consistently great - Cranberry, Pomegranate, mineral, soft balmy acid - delicious and goes down easy. Fleshes out with airtime - yum.

2019 vintage

Very solid Beaujolais! Ripe berry, silky tannin and savory finish. Doesn’t have the gamay funk and no reduction at all. It’s made in the style as a serious red. It wouldn’t be the wine that I’m seeking for but definitely enjoyable.

2019 vintage

A lively and joyous wine that is overflowing with spice and rose petals. Sad this is the last of a case of 750's, and based on my last experience with magnum those could use some more time. Will start checking in on 2020 750's next, I hope they're as delightful as this vintage. To be clear this isn't just great "for the money" -- this is a great wine full stop -- that happens to also be a bargain.

2019 vintage

Pale ruby color, slightly cloudy. Nose of cranberry, pomegranate, a bit of dried cherry, touch of earthy funk, purple florals and sweet baking spices. Similar flavors on the palate with mostly dried red fruits and juicy mouthfeel and finish. Medium+ acid, medium tannin and body. These rarely disappoint.

2019 vintage

Really great Beaujolais and probably the best Gamay I have ever drink. A very elegant expression, silky and smooth, and a joy to drink. 93.

2019 vintage

Burgundy nose and offers tart cherry and raspberries with a spicy touch. High acidity, even so high and a funky on that on day two I started doubting whether this one was completely correct. Nevertheless a pleasant wine with high intensity and a pretty long finish.

2019 vintage

PnP. Cloudy, minimal nose. Juicy slightly tart cherry/strawberry. Mouthwatering acidity. 100% gulpable. Very differnet than that 2018 we had a few months afo. This is a fun/easy/breezy vibe. Great lunch or light meal wine. Or summer red porch pounder.

2019 vintage

This as a super wine, and amazingqpr. Bright ripe fruit, sit strawberry, raspberry and cuurent. Bright acidaty and super balance.

2019 vintage

Seems like a lot of bottle variation here. Not as good as my last bottle. Balance was off with something tart in the mix.

2019 vintage

great until it warmed up and went mousey. these bottles have been super hit-or-miss for me.

2019 vintage

last couple bottles of this have been _really_ bretty. this one didn't have any. simply delicious, juicy cherries, great acidity and balance.

2019 vintage

Pop and pour. This outrageously good for the price. Crunchy fruits galore and reminds of a good village Beaune wine. Drink now as this is too good at the moment.

2019 vintage

Undrinkable amounts of brett

2019 vintage

Nose: earth, sweet forest berries Tasting: light to medium bodied, light to medium acid, low on tannins, some fruit sweetness. Strawberries and sweet plum, short and fresh acid with some bitterness and herbal notes in finish. Overall, pleasant and food-friendly. 86p

2019 vintage

Très bean nez de ceris griotte noire, salin... Très tendu, cerise noire, minéral, très bel equilibre

2019 vintage

Corked

2019 vintage

Pleasant but not remarkable. Not much to add to the excellent tasting notes from others. This drinks well, food friendly but it’s not a wine for the cellar. More compelling alternatives for Cru Beaujolais at the price point.

2019 vintage

Sweet-fruited on the nose with ripe dark cherries and wild strawberries. On the palate medium-bodied with a chewy rather than crunchy feel. Doesn’t have too much weight or tannin and the ripeness is not over the top but lacks zip and freshness. Finishes clean and pleasant though, if a bit watery perhaps. Not a bad wine and not a bad QPR but just not what this wine was when I fell in love with it ten some years ago. Not …

2019 vintage

Dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of floral notes of violets & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, & minerals. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth texture, ripe fruit flavors of dark sweet cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs & minerals. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with some potential for further development with a few additional years of …

2019 vintage

Red berries, spices and brett on the nose, high acidity, coarse drying tannins on the palate. Lean, thin and mean style of wine which some people mistakenly call refined and elegant. May be not terrible, but not my cup of tea.

2019 vintage

Just delicious in a pure and relaxed way, very Gamay and very Morgon, beautifully balanced, fresh and ripe, lovely fruit (cherry, blood orange, peach), light to medium body, elegant and flowing, mild tannins, good length. At restaurant Helling 7, Amsterdam, NL.

2019 vintage

This pours light ruby in the glass. The nose has massive blood orange, pomegranite, red cherry, fresh bay leaf, and dry dusty soil. The palate shows low tannin and medium plus acid, replaying much of the red fruit and blood orange. There is a slightly distracting yeasty note that I get on the finish that I sometimes get in low sulfur wines, which I’m not sure I love. I don’t usually like gamay but this wine is lovely. The nose …

2019 vintage

Grønkrydret og let staldet næse. Syrerig hindbærfrugt i munden, noget struktur men kunne godt bruge lidt mere intensitet. Lang afslutning.

2019 vintage

Medium (-) ruby red colour. Medium and developing nose with red cherry, red plum, dried herbs, potting soil and savory. Medium taste of red cherry, red plum, dried herbs, rosemary, potting soil and smoke. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Light tannins. Medium body. A very good Morgon. Needed an hour of air to open. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well with poultry or veal.

2019 vintage

Bloody and brooding. Raspberry leaves and chalk. Very nice and should be interesting in a few years.

2019 vintage

Same style but Even more uncharming than last bottle

2019 vintage

It’s very young but I had to try it! Lovely cool Nose but the taste is a little rough. I’m sure just six months more will make a difference here

2019 vintage

A naturalist Morgon vinified in the traditional whole-cluster method for 3-4 weeks. The grapes are sourced from all Foillard vineyards around Morgon, vineyards ranging from 10 to 90 years in age. Aged for 5-6 months in stainless steel. Bottled with minimal SO2. 13% alcohol. Quite translucent but rather deep ruby red color. Youthful, fragrant nose with ripe berry-driven aromas of black raspberries and boysenberries, some cherry tones, a little bit of strawberry and a lifted hint of perfumed VA reminiscent …

2019 vintage

Casual wine tasting : Very impressed by this. First check-in for 2019 Beaujolais and lived up to the hype of the vintage. Fresh, delicious red fruit (I tried my best to avoid repeating crunchy, lifted as a descriptor for Foillard) and a lovely zip to the wine. I'll have to seek out more of this.

2019 vintage

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