News — Gang of Four
Explore All Offers
(71 posts)"Superb, mineral-driven persistence"
2018 Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Magnums
Foillard is one of the legends of Beaujolais, and magnums of his Côte du Py always disappear quickly.
The Master of Morgon: 2018 Foillard Morgon Eponym
Jean Foillard is a master of Morgon.
His mastery of the terroir is highlighted by his trinity of Morgons - Côte du Py, Corcelette & Eponym.
On Lapierre and Hundred-Year-Old Vines Magnum Edition:
2018 Lapierre Morgon Cuvée Marcel Lapierre Magnums
Lapierre's Morgon is one of the wine world's most beloved bottles. The cuvée Marcel Lapierre ups the ante considerably. The first vintage was around a decade ago, and it wowed Beaujolais fans from the start.
Morgon's Master In Fleurie: 2018 Foillard Fleurie
Foillard is famous for making some of the greatest examples of Morgon. Still, his much less available Fleurie stands dangerously close to being the Platonic ideal of Fleurie.
The Master of Morgon: 2018 Foillard Morgon Côte du Py
We'll keep this email short. Foillard is one of the legends of Beaujolais. Côte du Py is one of the iconic and great vineyards of Beaujolais. The site finds its ultimate expression in Foillard's hands.
1ha - Rare Lapierre:
2018 Lapierre Morgon Cuvée Camille
Ever since Camille's first vintage in 2013, it's a wine that we've bought every bottle available to us. There's something about how Camille combines deliciousness with a depth of complexity that made us immediate fans. It's a difficult wine to be a fan of - it is sourced from a 1ha plot.
The Pinnacle of Py Magnum Edition
2016 Foillard Morgon Cuvee 3,14 Magnums
Jean Foillard is one of Beaujolais' greatest winemakers. And 3,14 is his magnum opus.
The Pinnacle of Py: 2016 Foillard Morgon Cuvee 3,14
Jean Foillard is one of Beaujolais' greatest winemakers. And 3,14 is his magnum opus. The 3,14 bottling is only made in special years. Whenever a 3,14 is produced, it is one of the most exciting releases of the year.
2018 Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Magnums
We'll keep this email short. Foillard is one of the legends of Beaujolais and magnums of his Côte du Py always sell out quickly.
Foillard Rarity:
2015 Foillard Morgon Athanor
In most great vintages, this wine would be called cuvée 3,14. However, the 2015 vintage was so singular that the wine was given its own name. Athanor is a reference to a furnace that medieval alchemists believed could turn base metals into gold. That gives you a sense of how extraordinary the wine is.
Subject Magical Morgon: 2018 Foillard Morgon Corcelette VV
Jean Foillard hardly needs an introduction. He is one of the legends of Beaujolais. Few producers can coax as much clarity, complexity, and textural beauty from a site as Foillard. It’s incredible that Foillard’s wines still represent some of the best values around.
Killer Foillard Value: 2017 Foillard Morgon Classique
Foillard is a master of Beaujolais. Today, we're happy to offer the point in his lineup where deliciousness and serious value intersect.
A New Foillard, A New Terroir
2017 Alex Foillard Brouilly
Alex Foillard, son of Beaujolais legend Jean Foillard, made the first wine under his label last year at twenty-five years old. Beaujolais fans immediately took notice.
When Métras' Cup Runneth Over
2018 Chapel Fleurie Charbonnières VV
In 2018, something happened that may never happen again. After a series of short vintages, and some devastatingly reduced yields, 2018 brought a relatively abundant harvest. This allowed legendary Beaujolais winemaker Yvon Métras to sell a small portion of his grapes from Charbonnières to Domaine Chapel.
On Lapierre and Hundred-Year-Old Vines:
2018 Lapierre Morgon Cuvée Marcel Lapierre
Lapierre's Morgon is one of the wine world's most beloved bottles. The cuvée Marcel Lapierre ups the ante considerably. The first vintage was around a decade ago and it wowed Beaujolais fans from the start.
Lapierre Morgon 2018 Magnums
Lapierre is one of the most iconic producers in Beaujolais. I’ll keep this brief.
Rare Sighting
2018 Lapierre Morgon Sans Soufre
Each summer, we offer Lapierre's Sans Soufre and it sells out in a flash. It's easy to understand. The sans soufre version is a rare sighting. More importantly, it takes the deliciousness of the sulphured version of Lapierre's Morgon to another level.
Garnacha on the Mountain: 2017 Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros Tinto Vinos de Madrid
This is an expression of the Grenache grape that greatly expands the idea of what the grape is capable of. Here you have Grenache that is gulpable, silken and energetic.
The Master of Morgon - Magnum Edition:
2017 Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Magnums
Côte du Py is one of Beaujolais' great vineyards. Foillard is undoubtedly the master of the site. Each year, we eagerly await the release of Foillard's Côte du Py.
Morgon's Master: 2017 Foillard Morgon Corcelette & Eponym
Jean Foillard is one of the greats of Beaujolais. He also has an incredible knack for capturing terroir. Today's offer drives that point home.
Foillard's 2017 Morgon Côte du Py
Côte du Py is one of Beaujolais' great vineyards. Foillard is undoubtedly the master of the site. Each year, we eagerly await the release of Foillard's Côte du Py.
Don't Miss Lapierre: 2017 Lapierre Morgon
For us, there may be no producer in Beaujolais who succeeds in ripe vintages like Lapierre.
The Master of Morgon Revisited: 2016 Foillard Morgon Corcelette
When Corcelette is on, it's one of the most beguiling bottles of Beaujolais around. Foillard's Corcelette bottling has quickly become one of the Beaujolais that we reach for the most often.