Desvignes, Louis-Claude 2023 Morgon Javernieres "Aux Pierres"

2020 was the first vintage from this new parcel in the historic lieu-dit of Javernières at the foot of the famous Côte du Py hill. "Aux Pierres" comes from this 0.57-hectare plot of 90-year-old vines on a steep, east-facing slope. The soils are iron-rich, red clay with schist, pyrite and decomposed volcanic rocks. The wine is aged in 30-hectoliter concrete egg for 10 months. The Desvignes family considers "Aux Pierres" to be a true vin de garde. While we loved the austere elegance and depth of the 2021 "Aux Pierres," it has taken the more "solaire" and generous vintages of 2022 and 2023 to bring out the greatness in these old vines and this unique terroir. Enjoy this gorgeous Morgon over the next 15 years!