Cuvée Mathilde Maison Aujoux Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023

Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023 by Maison Aujoux, a Beaujolais red wine made from Gamay. A cru from the volcanic hill of Py, renowned for its structure and aging potential, with 13% ABV.

Who produces Cuvée Mathilde Maison Aujoux Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023?

Maison Aujoux is a historic Beaujolais winery, established in the late 19th century and specializing in the selection and aging of Beaujolais cru wines. It works with the region's communal appellations, including Morgon, highlighting the specific terroirs of each hill.

On what terroir is Cuvée Mathilde Maison Aujoux Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023 produced?

Côte du Py is the most renowned vineyard site in the Morgon appellation, a hill with volcanic soils rich in friable blue rock, sometimes called rotten rock. This particular subsoil gives the wines produced there a pronounced tannic structure and an aging potential above average for Beaujolais crus. The Gamay grape, the only black grape permitted in the appellation, expresses a denser and riper profile here than on the classic granite soils of Beaujolais.

What is the tasting profile of Cuvée Mathilde Maison Aujoux Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023?

The 2023 Cuvée Mathilde presents an aroma of ripe black fruits with a floral note of violet. The palate begins with ample volume, supported by a silky texture and a mineral tension characteristic of Côte du Py, which brings freshness to the finish despite the richness of the fruit.

What dishes pair with Cuvée Mathilde Maison Aujoux Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023?

This Morgon pairs with roasted poultry, charcuterie, and mushroom-based stews. Its tannic structure also allows it to stand up to grilled red meats or game birds, in the tradition of Beaujolais pairings with Lyonnaise cuisine.

At what temperature should Cuvée Mathilde Maison Aujoux Morgon - Côte du Py AOP 2023 be served?

Serving between 14 and 16°C fully reveals the balance between fruit and minerality. Côte du Py wines are distinguished by generally longer aging potential than other Beaujolais crus, often between five and eight years after harvest.