Morgon Les Charmes Domaine Saint-Cyr is a wonderful expression of Gamay that introduces us to the other side of the variety. Morgon is considered a well-hidden secret among sommelier and wine critics because it has all the elegance of Burgundy at 1/3 of the price. If you think we are exaggerating, a sip of it will convince you.
Raphael Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation of Domaine Saint-Cyr, created by his great-grandfather, Pierre Saint-Cyr. The estate is located in Anse, at the southern tip of the Beaujolais, and since 2008, when Raphael took over, he has acquired some other vineyards, further north, in the crus of Morgon, Regnié, Chénas and Moulin-à-Vent. Having seen his grandfather and uncle get sick from the chemicals they used in the vineyard; Raphael was convinced that organic viticulture was the only way. Thus, today Domaine Saint Cyr is one of the largest organic domaines in Beaujolais. Morgon Les Charmes Domaine Saint-Cyr comes from the Les Charmes vineyard in Morgon, at an altitude of 500 meters, with vines over 60 years old. The grapes are subjected to carbonic maceration (maceration carbonique) for 2 weeks and then the wine fermented with ambient yeasts and matured for 8 months, in used oak barrels. The result is expressive, earthy and at the same time fruity, with silky tannins.
Enjoy it with light meat and mushroom dishes!