2023 Daniel Bouland Morgon Corcelette Vieilles Vignes Sable [JG94+][WA91]

Producer: Melanie et Daniel Bouland 
Region: Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France   
Varietal: Gamay 
Year: 2023 

John Gilman, 94+ Points 

"The Boulands’ 2023 'Corcelette Sablé' Vieilles Vignes bottling is stunning. As I mentioned in my article on the domaine a year ago, these old vines are some of Daniel’s most venerable, as they were all planted in 1925! The 2023 version is gorgeous, offering up a deep and black fruity bouquet of dark berries, black cherries, violets, a touch of pomegranate, coffee bean, a touch of sweet stem tones, a gorgeous foundation of dark soil tones, just a whisper of fresh thyme and a topnote of distant bonfire. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, black fruity and old viney at the core, with superb mineral undertow and grip, fine-grained tannins and a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish. This is a stunning young wine! 2031-2075." 

Wine Advocate, 91 Points 

"The 2023 Morgon Bellevue Sable displays aromas of baked black cherry pie, violet and a touch of coffee spice, reflecting its southeast-facing, low-yielding vineyard. On the palate, the tight-knit, sandy tannins offer a sturdy structuring, while the fruit and spice tones ascend into an airy upper register. This contrast between the grounded texture and the expansive aromatics underscores the wine's sophistication. Drink: 2025-2032." 

Alcohol: 14% 

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