Pierre Durdilly and son Guillaume, now the third-generation of vignerons of Domaine Les Gryphées (est. 1970s)—revive abandoned old-vine Cru sites across Beaujolais, crunching seashell fossils (gryphées) underfoot on mineral-rich granite. Pierre's rustic handwork pairs with Guillaume's expansion into forgotten parcels like Morgon’s south-facing Montpelain—where 50-year-old Gamay vines grow in rose-colored granite, clay, and rare decomposed schist (slate) for added structure. Sustainable farming—no chemicals. Herbs between rows—hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts fermented in stainless tanks, aged in older foudres, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Morgon is Beaujolais’ deepest Cru, know for their dark, tannic Gamay from roches pourries with generous age-ability of 5–10 years.

The 2024 Montpelain Morgon delivers deep ruby intensity: red summer berries, red roses, purple stone fruit, baking spice, pepper aromas. Full-bodied with moderate tannins from schist, it closes on mineral drive—warm vintage concentration meets definition. SommSelect U.S. exclusive—first to market this tiny-production revival story.

Why You'll Love It

• Fossil terroir edge: Gryphées shells and schist add mineral structure to 50-year Gamay.

• Morgon depth: Full body and tannin cellar 5–10 years beyond village Beaujolais.

• Family value: Third-gen Cru at $26–$36 outshines all rustic peers and plenty of village level Burgundy

How to Serve It

• Temperature: 58–62°F

• Glassware: Burgundy stem; decant 30–60 minutes.

• Pairings: Roasted chicken/turkey, grilled pork sausages; ages 3+ years.