Guy Breton

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay

9.214 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Ripe but with a strong pulse of acidity. Seems to be closed down at the moment showing mostly cranberry but it’s all there on the palate. Has that wildness and ethereality that’s so special when Breton is on.

Ripe but with a strong pulse of acidity. Seems to be closed down at the moment showing mostly cranberry but it’s all there on the palate. Has that wildness and ethereality that’s so special when Breton is on.

Oct 15th, 2021
Kevin Rogers

Owner/Winemaker Nico Wines

9.2

Killer Beauj here!

Killer Beauj here!

Dec 9th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Sourced from the Saint Joseph and Grand Crus subzones of the appellation, which give fine, stony wines. A high-lying sandy parcel gives more complexity, structure, and acidity to the wine. Medium Ruby with red fruit and floral aromas. On the palate flavors of red plum, cherry, banana and earthy mint. Vivid acidity, medium fine tannins, dry with a medium+ finish. Very good and some bottle age will benefit. Tasting Sample.

Sourced from the Saint Joseph and Grand Crus subzones of the appellation, which give fine, stony wines. A high-lying sandy parcel gives more complexity, structure, and acidity to the wine. Medium Ruby with red fruit and floral aromas. On the palate flavors of red plum, cherry, banana and earthy mint. Vivid acidity, medium fine tannins, dry with a medium+ finish. Very good and some bottle age will benefit. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2019
Sean Driscoll

These aromatics... Pros can write the well-earned prose on this Gang of Four beauty, I'm going to just keep inhaling.

These aromatics... Pros can write the well-earned prose on this Gang of Four beauty, I'm going to just keep inhaling.

Jan 23rd, 2021
President Obama

A little on the thin side?

A little on the thin side?

Feb 24th, 2020
Matt Sharp

Like the 2018 better

Like the 2018 better

Jan 28th, 2020
Fabian Kühlhorn

Showing potential, but a bit too young right now.

Showing potential, but a bit too young right now.

Apr 2nd, 2019
Ely Cohn

In a year where hail destroyed upwards of 80% of crop for some winemakers, Guy Breton’s Morgon is still seriously awesome. I love his wines first for the texture - soft and supple, there is a concentration of fruit that doesn’t need any defense from tannin or grip. They are comfortable and fluid, nearly creamy. You can drink and enjoy for the texture alone or you can dissect and find layers of nuance to think about. Your choice.

The 2017 Morgon has aromas of red berries, green stems, and red flowers with flavors of raspberries and minerals. This year it’s softer and just slightly more finessed than his Brouilly.

In a year where hail destroyed upwards of 80% of crop for some winemakers, Guy Breton’s Morgon is still seriously awesome. I love his wines first for the texture - soft and supple, there is a concentration of fruit that doesn’t need any defense from tannin or grip. They are comfortable and fluid, nearly creamy. You can drink and enjoy for the texture alone or you can dissect and find layers of nuance to think about. Your choice.

The 2017 Morgon has aromas of red berries, green stems, and red flowers with flavors of raspberries and minerals. This year it’s softer and just slightly more finessed than his Brouilly.

Nov 18th, 2018
Sarah Effinger

Sarah had this 6 years ago

Sarah had this 6 years ago

Nov 24th, 2018
Sean Driscoll

Sean had this 4 years ago

Sean had this 4 years ago

Nov 27th, 2020