🏰 The 2017 vintage in Beaujolais, particularly Morgon, produced "fruity and delicious" wines. Jean Foillard is renowned for his traditional approach, utilising old vines—some over 100 years old—and minimal intervention to allow Morgon to express its natural character, eschewing the "bubblegum and banana aromas" often found in other Beaujolais. The Jean Foillard Morgon Cuvée 3.14 2017 is described as "still young and closed" but already revealing notes of "wild strawberry, black cherry and raspberry, as well as floral nuances". It also presents a "dark spiciness reminiscent of venison, soy sauce and liquorice". On the palate, it is "intense and mouth-filling with noticeable but ripe tannins and beautiful length". Additional notes include dark berries, red currants, potting soil, red flowers, and cracked pepper. This concentrated, top-quality wine is built for the long haul, promising excellent evolution. 【A concentrated, age-worthy expression from 100-year-old vines in Morgon's schist/granite soils】. 🍴 Given its rustic structure and spicy notes, this wine would pair beautifully with roasted chicken or turkey, venison, or other game dishes. Its earthy complexity also suggests a delightful match with mushroom-based dishes. 🥂 Perfect for a sophisticated dinner party, a tasting focused on natural wines, or a special occasion where a complex and evolving Gamay can be appreciated. It's a wine that invites contemplation and discussion.