Château Grange Cochard Morgon 'Vieilles Vignes' Gamay 2016

Whilst this is a very old property and chateau the new owners (since 2008) have in a very short time established themselves among the very top producers of this highly prized appellation. With a relatively small vineyard area of jus t 6.5 hectares of very old and established vines to tend to, the care and attention to detail here has been very impressive yielding widespread critical acclaim.

All of their vineyards are located very close to their winery and chateau and their vineyards are all farmed organically (not certified). The wines demand some time to show their best (as most top Morgon wines do).

‘Château Grange Cochard’s 2016 Morgon Vieilles Vignes has blossomed beautifully since I last tasted it during my visit to the estate last March. The wine is pure and nicely sappy in its sophisticated bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, a fine base of soil elements, bitter chocolate, that same touch of juniper berry I found last year and a topnote of bonfires. On the palate the wine is pure, focused, full-bodied and sports excellent mid-palate depth, with still a bit of backend tannin (this is a proper Morgon for aging after all!), good acids and excellent balance and grip on the long and complex finish. Fine, fine juice. 2019-2040.’ 92+ points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar, January 2019.