Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes : Pérou 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the 2024 Pérou from Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes

Tasting

Color
The Color reveals a deep red hue.

Nose
The Nose unveils delicate notes of dark fruit, blackcurrant and graphite, characteristic of the eastern part of the Morgon cru.

Palate
On the Palate, this wine seduces with its finesse and juiciness, offering length, persistence and structure that perfectly represent the typical character of the appellation.

Food and wine pairings

This Morgon pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, roasted poultry or soft cheeses. It also matches very well with fine charcuterie dishes.

Serving and aging

Serve this 2024 Pérou at 16-18°C. A slight decanting in a carafe will reveal all its aromatic complexity. Drink by around 2032.

A full-bodied Beaujolais Red wine with delicate aromas

The estate

Created in the 18th century, the Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes is one of the oldest estates in Beaujolais. Today run by Claude-Emmanuelle and Louis-Benoît Desvignes, the eighth family generation, this estate located in Villié-Morgon spans 14.5 hectares. Certified organic since 2018, the estate favors wood-free winemaking and has historically refused to produce Beaujolais Nouveau in favor of exceptional age-worthy wines.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from the lieu-dit Pérou, located in the eastern part of the Morgon cru. The 0.74-hectare vineyard enjoys an eastern exposure on sandy and clay soils. The exceptional 92-year-old vines bring remarkable concentration and complexity to this Beaujolais wine.

Winemaking and aging

The traditional winemaking of the 2024 Pérou includes a 10% partial destemming and a 13-day maceration. The aging of this Morgon wine takes place over 7 months in cement tanks, thus preserving the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% gamay, the emblematic grape variety of Beaujolais, expressed here with finesse and authenticity.