{"product_id":"morgon-aop-les-charmes-2019","title":"Morgon AOP \"Les Charmes\" 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Charmes is one of Morgon’s recognised climats, its slopes shaped by decomposed granite and schist that suit old Gamay vines. Château Grange Cochard works the site sustainably, encouraging biodiversity and balanced growth so the 40- to 70-year-old vines can deliver fragrant fruit with depth rather than simple ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 grapes were picked by hand and underwent traditional semi-carbonic maceration. Maturation for 12 months across stainless steel and older oak barrels preserved the wine’s red-fruit clarity while adding a discreet savoury texture and allowing the site’s mineral line to remain prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby red with clear garnet highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cherry, cranberry and crushed raspberry are scented with rose petal and cinnamon. Gentle notes of earth, dried thyme and wet stone bring quiet complexity beneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky and poised, with juicy red berries, fresh acidity and finely shaped tannins. A light savoury edge gathers through the middle before a refined finish of cherry, mineral and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast chicken and tarragon, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin with mustard, or a beetroot and mushroom pithivier. Soft-rind cheese and good-quality saucisson are natural companions too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Grange Cochard is a small family estate in Morgon, working its vineyards sustainably and keeping cellar intervention measured. The aim is to express the character of each site through old-vine Gamay, hand harvesting and an élevage that supports rather than dominates the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Charmes shows the more graceful side of Morgon, with perfume and silky texture alongside the cru’s underlying structure. The 2019 received 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and now offers a harmonious balance between vivid fruit and early savoury development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Grange Cochard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54859870404990,"sku":"GCMORGCHARMES19","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/chateau-grange-cochard-morgon-aop-les-charmes-2019-600x960.png?v=1791384536","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/morgon-aop-les-charmes-2019","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}