Jean Foillard is a renowned winemaker recognized for his work in Villié-Morgon, where he masters the art of traditional winemaking. With the Côte de Py parcel, he achieves a pinnacle of expression. The wine is crafted from whole clusters and aged for 8 to 9 months in oak barrels, without the use of new wood, thereby preserving the purity of its flavors. The Corcelette region, with its granitic sands, imparts an inimitable floral finesse to the wine. This estate stands as a pillar of viticultural expertise.
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Cuvée Profile
Powerful | Spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 18°C
Aging Potential
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Domaine Jean Foillard
Located in Villié-Morgon, at the heart of one of Beaujolais' most iconic crus, Domaine Jean Foillard is now an absolute benchmark for connoisseurs of great terroir-driven Gamays. A key figure in the Beaujolais revival, Jean Foillard very early on opted for viticulture that respects living organisms and natural winemaking, following in the footsteps of the pioneers who restored the region's prestige.
The vines, often over 50 years old, plunge their roots into the granitic soils typical of Morgon, imparting depth, structure, and a unique mineral signature to the wines. Here, no artifice is employed: manual harvesting, indigenous yeasts, little to no sulfur, and long, gentle macerations to extract the fruit without harshness. Every step is designed to preserve the purity of the grape and the most authentic expression of the ... Read more
