jean foillard cotes de py 2021

located in villié-morgon, at the heart of the morgon appellation, domaine jean foillard is overseen by jean foillard, who works the two most renowned terroirs of morgon, the legendary côte du py and the esteemed corcelette. additionally, he operates plots in the neighboring appellation of fleurie. taking over the family estate of 8 hectares in 1981, jean foillard, son and grandson of winemakers, drew inspiration from marcel lapierre to cultivate his vines as closely as possible to organic principles and the natural wine movement. for 25 years, the estate has applied these principles, with manual harvesting and macerations taking place over a period of 2 to 3 weeks at low temperatures, without the addition of yeast and using whole-cluster fermentation. jean foillard has risen to prominence in the beaujolais region, producing wines of exemplary precision. the estate currently encompasses around twenty hectares. jean foillard holds a special place in the beaujolais landscape. renowned for his "natural" approach, jean began working in the family estate in 1981. guided by a firm hand, he maintained a style that is free but without deviation, giving rise to wines of great consistency and exceptional depth. organic viticulture, sulfur-free vinification, whole-cluster fermentation, and barrel aging are just a few keys to his success. however, to produce these "free" yet precise wines, meticulous microscopic monitoring is one of the fundamental parameters. gently, jean foillard passes the torch to his son, alex. after exploring the world and acquiring a few hectares of vineyards under his own name, alex gradually takes the reins with the desire to perpetuate his father's work while infusing it with his own sensitivity. the côte du py imposes a complete style, offering a rich bouquet that evolves between notes of blue fruits, pencil lead, and violet, thus setting the stage for a mouth characterized by delicate tannins. of course, here are more specific activities to do in the beaujolais region: cru trail: explore the different appellations of beaujolais by following the "cru trail." each cru has its own characteristics, and you can taste unique wines in fleurie, morgon, brouilly, and others.