Gregoire Hoppenot Morgon Corcelette 2021 Size::1 Bottle creates a very special microclimate

creates a very special microclimate

the wine remains on its lees in large old casks for at least 8 months

It fermented with indigenous yeasts and saw 15 to 20 days of maceration

is based on a selection of Tempranillo which exhibits some red fruits and earth in the mix

which resulted in a rich variety in quality and quantity

Gregoire Hoppenot Morgon Corcelette 2021 Size::1 Bottle creates a very special microclimateGrgoire Hoppenot describes the workload required for his 0. 7 hectares of 35 year old vines in Morgon as epic. Its a magnificent looking site, steeply sloped (30% gradient) at almost 400m elevation with a south to southwest orientation. The soils are stony and shallow, with pieces of granite littered throughout. The vines are at a density of 10,000 plants per hectare, giving some indication of the challenge pickers face during harvest. Following 15