Chateau Grange Cochard Morgon Cote du Puy 2018
$76.50 in mix 6+
$85.00 per bottle
The Wine
From old vines grown at the very top of the most renowned terroir of Morgon, the Côte du Py, on the crushed blue schist of the ancient volcano. Predominantly de-stemmed, followed by a 2-3 week fermentation and maturation in a mix of barrique and larger format oak. This shows excellent depth and concentration coming from very small yields yet also very fine tannins and notable freshness with excellent balance and is showing very well even at this young age. Luscious, pure, modern but classically structured - what more could you ask!
The Details
Variety - Gamay
Country - France
Region - Beaujolais
Sub Region - Morgon
Extra - Cork
Year - 2018
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Whilst this is a very old property and chateau the former owners, Sarah and James Wilding (since 2008), have in a very short time established themselves among the very top producers of this highly regarded appellation. In July 2020 the property has changed ownership under the direction of Jean-Philippe Manches. With a relatively small vineyard area of just 6.5 hectares of very old and established vines to tend to, the care and attention to detail here has been very impressive yielding widespread critical acclaim. All of their vineyards are located very close to their winery and chateau and their vineyards are all farmed organically (not certified). For vinification after hand picking into small cases and careful sorting the vinifications are made in a classic way with ferments taking place in cement tanks and then ageing in a mixture of foudres and barrels keeping the wine on lees until bottling around 9-12 months after harvest. These are wines of purity and generosity evident from very old vines. The wines demand some time to show their best (as most top Morgon wines do).
