Passionate and complementary, Corinne and Jean-Philippe bring you the best of the Gamay grape through their sustainable farming practices and handcrafted winemaking. Corinne focuses on softness and finesse, while Jean-Philippe seeks out tannins and length while preserving the fruit. Corinne’s Chiroubles, grown on pink granite soils, and Jean-Philippe’s Morgon Côte du Py, grown on granitic schist, offer a beautiful tannic structure and a long finish. A true harmony between nature and family expertise dating back to the 1950s.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Fruity
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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Domaine Guillot-Gonin
Corinne and Jean-Philippe Guillot-Gonin are a couple of winemakers from the Beaujolais region, heirs to a family history dating back to the early 19th century. Today, the estate spans 36 hectares spread across several Beaujolais crus, all cultivated using sustainable farming practices. In 2011, the uprooting of a very old vine in the Vavre terroir—originally planted by Corinne’s grandfather—marked a significant moment and gave rise to the cuvée “Les Larmes de Suzanne,” a moving tribute to the family legacy. As early as the 1950s, Corinne and Jean-Philippe’s grandfathers were among the first winemakers to deliver their bottles directly to Lyon’s bistros and bouchons. Today, each cultivates and vinifies their own vines, in a deliberate complementarity: Corinne seeks softness, fruit, and finesse, while Jean-Philippe prioritizes structure, tannins, and length, always preserving the fruit. Harvested by hand, the Gamay grapes ... Read more
