Desvignes, Louis-Claude 2024 Morgon Chateau Gaillard

Château Gaillard is a lieu-dit in the NE corner of Morgon in the climat of Douby, along the Fleurie border. Desvignes used to include this 1.03-hectare plot of 80-year-old, south-facing vines in their entry-level "La Voûte Saint-Vincent," but its strong old-vine character warranted its separation starting in 2020. The vines are planted on sandy granite soils, are certified-organic and harvested by hand. The 2024 is beautiful on the nose with pure, buoyant fruit, balanced acid and enough structure to age nicely over the next five to ten years.