Domaine de la Chaponne - Laurent Guillet

Morgon Gamay from volcanic Beaujolais, rated by major critics.

Domaine de la Chaponne - Laurent Guillet operates in Beaujolais, the storied French region celebrated for its expressive Gamay wines. The domaine's flagship offering, Morgon 'Côte du Py', demonstrates the potential of Gamay grown on the distinctive volcanic soils of Morgon's premier cru vineyard. This wine has attracted attention from Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. Morgon, one of Beaujolais's most structured appellations, yields wines with mineral depth and aging capacity—qualities evident in the 'Côte du Py' bottling. The vineyard's name references the iron-rich bedrock that defines the terroir, imparting a characteristic earthiness and grip to the finished wine. Gamay from this site balances the variety's natural brightness with the gravitas that comes from serious soil.