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90+pts Wine Advocate
The 2023 Morgon Bellevue Cailloux presents a bolder, coarser character than the Sable, with deep, dark fruit notes that evoke stewed berries, violet and licorice. On the palate, it offers a rugged structure marked by coarse, large-grained tannins that anchor the wine, keeping it firmly grounded. However, a lush layer of fruit blankets the tannins, adding a velvety cushioning. Drinking Window: 2026 – 2034

The discreet Daniel Bouland took over the family estate in the 1980s and now cultivates around nine hectares of vineyards in Morgon, Chiroubles and the Cte de Brouilly. Most of these vineyards are planted with old vines, some dating back to 1926, as in the Les Delys cuve. The three hectares of vineyards are farmed conventionally but with attentive work by hand-tying the goblets to protect them from sun and hail. Bouland employs whole-cluster fermentations lasting the better part of two weeks, followed by maturation for up to nine months in foudres or tanks, with only small dosages of SO2 added after malolactic fermentation. The wines are deliberately crafted with an intellectual focus, prioritizing the structural intricacies of the terroirs over sheer exuberance. That said, the 2023s marked a notable progression in fluidity compared to 2022, with brighter, more refined fruit and tannic structures operating as forces in concert.