Domaine Laurent Gauthier
Vieilles Vignes Grands Cras Morgon Gamay
Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Leans into its carbonic character, with a confectionary nose of bright cherry-plum bubble gum, loads of granite, and almost a subtle just-dug root vegetable note. In the mouth it has an initial belt of high/toned fruit, but then slims down and eases into a lean feel, with fine, chalky minerality being the last characteristic. Definitely on the lighter side but quite flavorful. Seems a little disjointed and would probably benefit from another year or so in the bottle to come together.
Leans into its carbonic character, with a confectionary nose of bright cherry-plum bubble gum, loads of granite, and almost a subtle just-dug root vegetable note. In the mouth it has an initial belt of high/toned fruit, but then slims down and eases into a lean feel, with fine, chalky minerality being the last characteristic. Definitely on the lighter side but quite flavorful. Seems a little disjointed and would probably benefit from another year or so in the bottle to come together.
May 24th, 2024
Another beautiful Morgon. Gonna enjoy watching this age.
Another beautiful Morgon. Gonna enjoy watching this age.
Jan 19th, 2019
Great structure, spice and fruit. Blends the lines between Beaujolias and the Côte d’Or. Fascinating.
Great structure, spice and fruit. Blends the lines between Beaujolias and the Côte d’Or. Fascinating.
Dec 1st, 2017You sexy beast. Strawberry and blueberry...if put in a beautiful pie. Sweet baking spice. Touch of olive and smoke. Got some structure. Morgon can be so velvety and voluptuous.
You sexy beast. Strawberry and blueberry...if put in a beautiful pie. Sweet baking spice. Touch of olive and smoke. Got some structure. Morgon can be so velvety and voluptuous.
1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2014
Delicious berries and violet notes with scents of wet loamy soil. Magnificent!
Delicious berries and violet notes with scents of wet loamy soil. Magnificent!
Apr 21st, 2017
From the foothills of Côte du Py- gorgeous, ripe with earth and spice- unreal value for the $. I'll be pouring this BTG at my house, stop by!
From the foothills of Côte du Py- gorgeous, ripe with earth and spice- unreal value for the $. I'll be pouring this BTG at my house, stop by!
Aug 20th, 2015New label for the Morgon Grands Cras 2012 from Laurent GAUTHIER. The 2012 Morgon Grands Cras is showing ripe strawberries, cherries and some white pepper. Fruity with a nice acidity, a perfect vin de soif!
New label for the Morgon Grands Cras 2012 from Laurent GAUTHIER. The 2012 Morgon Grands Cras is showing ripe strawberries, cherries and some white pepper. Fruity with a nice acidity, a perfect vin de soif!
Dec 6th, 2013
Medium purple color.
Aromas of violet, blackcurrant, blackberry.
Dry. Flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet. Medium, silky tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium purple color.
Aromas of violet, blackcurrant, blackberry.
Dry. Flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet. Medium, silky tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Energetic, full of fresh forestfruit. A smoky, earthy and mineral undertow lurking below the surface.
Very nice now. Or in the next 5-8 years.
Energetic, full of fresh forestfruit. A smoky, earthy and mineral undertow lurking below the surface.
Very nice now. Or in the next 5-8 years.
Bright, fresh, fruity with a hint of clove and cinnamon. Just deliciously quaffable.
Bright, fresh, fruity with a hint of clove and cinnamon. Just deliciously quaffable.
Mar 14th, 2020