{"id":19428,"date":"2021-02-05T00:37:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T23:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=19428"},"modified":"2023-08-25T17:10:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T15:10:35","slug":"maison-piron-beaujolais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/05\/maison-piron-beaujolais\/","title":{"rendered":"Enrich your wine cellar with some Beaujolais appellation by the Maison Piron, member of the Vignobles & Signatures wine club"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have a deep look at this wine map<\/strong> of Beaujolais<\/em><\/strong>, realized by Beno\u00eet Francey<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the center of France, near major highways, nestled at the gates of Lyon and M\u00e2con, between vineyards and mountains, hillsides and the Sa\u00f4ne valley, the Beaujolais<\/em> region offers some varied fabulous landscapes offering the best panorama on this country of golden stones. Extending over approximately 22,000 hectares and along the Sa\u00f4ne river, between Burgundy and the Rh\u00f4ne plain, the Beaujolais valley is predominantly granitic and relatively acidic, which is a land very suitable for the cultivation of Gamay<\/em>. However, some areas in the south of the region are clayey, but less interesting from a taste point of view.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The culture of the vine has been experienced there for ages, as in most of the French wine regions. And for your information, until the 14th century, the Gamay<\/em> grape variety was dominant throughout the region, even including the Burgundian Philippe le Hardi who worried about the quality of his spinach, decided to pull out all the Gamay from Burgundy to plant Pinot Noir. However, finally the king left the Gamay<\/em> grape in Beaujolais<\/em>, in the southern part of M\u00e2con, in order to continue producing basic quality wine. Indeed, Gamay<\/em> is now planted in around between 30\u201335k Ha \u200b\u200bworldwide, but the majority of this community stands in Beaujolais<\/em>. That\u2019s why, we may consider it as a specific, local but local grape variety, which explains its low presence in grape varieties in France and around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nonetheless, the renewal of this Beaujolais<\/em> term is connected with the general increase in the wine quality in France. And there\u2019s no mystery that the Beaujolais prices have risen sharply in recent years, among its 12 famous appellations, which are Beaujolais<\/em>, Brouilly<\/em>, C\u00f4te-de-Brouilly<\/em>, R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/em>, Morgon<\/em>, Moulin-\u00e0-Vent<\/em>, Ch\u00e9nas<\/em>, Chiroubles<\/em>, Fleurie<\/em>, Juli\u00e9nas<\/em>, Saint-Amour<\/em> and of course the Beaujolais-Villages<\/em>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Those days, you would have the opportunity to discover a diversity of styles and originality in the contemporary offer, and we give you here a couple of suggestions coming from these different appellations\u2026 This is why we propose to introduce you here the creations from the Maison Piron. <\/strong>By AP<\/em><\/p>\n

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..with a closer look at those vine<\/strong> leaves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A beautiful panorama<\/strong> to admire from this point of view<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For instance, the Maison Piron<\/strong><\/a> (formerly known as the Domaines Dominique Piron<\/strong>) vinify around 50 hectares of vines<\/strong>, specializing in the Morgon<\/strong> appellation, including the C\u00f4te du Py <\/strong><\/em>area.<\/p>\n

Nowadays available throughout 60<\/strong> countries, their wines<\/strong> contribute to the actual global recognition of the great Beaujolais<\/strong> wines, pursuing the heritage<\/strong> initiated by the old ancestor of Etienne Bailly<\/strong>, born around 1590 in Morgon<\/strong>. Then, after 3 centuries of a communion between Bailly<\/strong> and Piron<\/strong> families who succeeded to each other, promoting the art of this Gamay<\/strong> wine in Morgon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Today the House<\/strong><\/a> is managed by Julien Revillon<\/strong> who is a pure Beaujolais<\/strong> boy, descendant of 7 generations of winegrowers<\/strong>, who had joined Dominique<\/strong> in 2013. Apart from this, the domain<\/strong> is as well a member of the Vignobles & Signatures<\/strong><\/em><\/a> wine club<\/strong>, which counts and promotes no less than nineteen family wineries<\/strong> that sign wines<\/strong> of excellence. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

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.. which scattered through the vines<\/strong>, once used as shelter for winegrowers<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This Beaujolais wine<\/strong> comes from plots<\/strong>, bordered by many cadoles<\/strong><\/em> which are small stoned huts<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each vine<\/strong> has been cautiously grown from the best terroir<\/em><\/strong> plot of the region, in order to extract the singularity of each cuv\u00e9e<\/em><\/strong>, mostly displaying a shiny ruby<\/strong> color. The result is a selection<\/strong> of fine and fruity wines<\/strong>, adorned with a touch of raspberry<\/strong> and liquorice<\/strong>, finely spiced<\/strong> at last (photo credits: Maison Piron).<\/p>\n

For your information, their Beaujolais Cuv\u00e9e Nouveau<\/strong><\/em> vintage is considered as very expressive, due to a high presence of red fruits<\/strong> and even a couple of fine tannins<\/strong>. Thanks to a selection of young pure Gamay<\/strong><\/em> wines, able to accompany any good world food <\/strong>or a kind aperitif<\/strong> with tapas<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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..in order to round off its random tannins<\/strong>, that would enhance this elegant wine<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Such a lovely cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em>, whose part of the manual harvest<\/strong> is aged in barrels<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Otherwise, located on a volcanic<\/strong> hill, culminating at a 300 meters<\/strong> altitude, discover their C\u00f4te du Py<\/strong> production. This cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em> is the result of a long vinification<\/strong>, extracting vines<\/strong> aged over 50 years<\/strong> old, on a granite<\/strong> terroir<\/em>, in the heart of the Morgon<\/strong> appellation. On top of that, a part of the manual harvest<\/strong> is aged in barrels<\/strong>, in order to round off its random tannins<\/strong>, that would enhance this elegant wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Therefore, this Morgon wine<\/strong> offers a beautiful palette<\/em> of red fruits<\/strong> as initial fragrance<\/strong>, with some floral<\/strong>, mineral<\/strong> and liquorice<\/strong> notes. Then, enjoy its structured<\/strong> structure, sustained by a gourmet fruit<\/strong> frame and even a hint of sweet spices<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

We recommend to keep this jewel<\/strong> between 6<\/strong> and 7<\/strong> years, especially if you wish to appreciate its aromatic<\/strong> intensity and its freshness<\/strong> with cheeses<\/strong> or cooked vegetables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..a good way to admire those breathtaking sunsets<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This bottle<\/strong> is still available and has even been updated<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, why not having a look at another full Gamay<\/strong><\/em> juice? Born this time under the R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/strong><\/em> appellation, this red wine<\/strong> comes from the Domaine de la Croix Penet<\/strong><\/em>, a southern exposed vineyard<\/strong>, situated at an average altitude of 340 meters<\/strong>. By the way, the granitic<\/strong> soil is covered with feldspar<\/strong> crystals, offering to this wine<\/strong> a strong personality.<\/p>\n

Known as one of the youngest Beaujolais<\/strong><\/em> crus, the R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/strong><\/em> appellation has nevertheless been able to impose itself, due to its strong personality<\/strong>. Traditionally vinified with a rather long maceration<\/strong> and typical Burgundian<\/strong> impulsion, this wine<\/strong> is aged in barrels<\/strong> to obtain a round and elegant wine<\/strong>. In order to better appreciate the 2018 vintage<\/strong>, we highly recommend to pair it with tomato pies<\/strong>, mashed sweet <\/strong>potatoes, <\/b>or even with Asian<\/strong> cuisine<\/em>.<\/p>\n

ngg_shortcode_2_placeholderMaison Piron<\/strong><\/a>, 1216 Route du Cru, 69910 Villi\u00e9-Morgon (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)4 74 69 10 20. More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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