April 28, 2025
Decanter’s top-rated Morgon Cru - 97 Points - Jean-Marc Burgaud Côte du Py 2022
Jean-Marc Burgaud Côte du Py 2022
“This is an exemplary producer at the top of the tree. Tasting through Burgaud’s 2022s from bottle and 2023s from barrel (picked from September 9), there is a sense of sophistication running through nearly every cuvée. Burgaud is a master working in the Côte du Py who can occasionally evoke almost Pinot-like characteristics.” - Neal Martin, Vinous
We love finding wines that overperform in a vintage, and this is certainly one of them.
Jean-Marc Burgaud is one of Beaujolais’ most respected and uncompromising vignerons, known for producing structured, age-worthy wines that transcend the expectations of the region. Based in Morgon, Jean-Marc established his domaine in 1989 and today cultivates around 19 hectares of vines across Beaujolais, Régnié, and Morgon, with a particular focus on the famed Côte du Py. His philosophy is rooted in tradition, precision, and expressing the character of Gamay from each unique terroir.
Burgaud farms organically, with an emphasis on low yields, hand harvesting, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Fermentation takes place with whole clusters and indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, followed by ageing in large old barrels or concrete. The resulting wines are dark-fruited, mineral, and structured—wines that often benefit from a few years in bottle, particularly those from Côte du Py, which are widely recognised as some of the most cellar-worthy wines in Beaujolais.
While many in the region chase approachability, Burgaud’s wines stand apart for their seriousness and longevity. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of his vineyards have earned him a devoted following among sommeliers and collectors alike, and his wines continue to define the potential of cru Beaujolais at the highest level.
For those who haven’t tried the wines, the 2022 Côte du Py is the perfect entry point. In a recent Decanter report on the Morgon Cru in Beaujolais, Burgaud’s Côte du Py 2022 stood head and shoulders above the rest, with a 97-point score, beating Lapierre, Foillard, and Guy Breton, to name a few of the great names from the region. Decanter’s praise is further supported by Neal Martin, who scores the wine a very respectable 94 points.
Coming in at an accessible €21.50* IB per bottle, this is a wine you’ll want to add a case or two of to your collection.
Jean-Marc Burgaud Côte du Py 2022
€21.50* In Bond per bottle
97 Points | Decanter, Charles Curtis MW
This delightful wine has a ripe blueberry and blackberry fruit character with pronounced floral notes on the initial attack. It has an impressively dense and tightly wound texture on the palate, yet the feel is elegant and not heavy. Burgaud notes that this is the highest elevation of his sites (at 370m) and the coolest; the vines were planted in 1933 in granite soils on the plateau that borders Régnié, sloping gently toward the south. Drinking Window: 2028 - 2040
94 Points | Vinous, Neal Martin
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has an absolutely delightful bouquet. Much more charming than the Corcelette, it shows exquisite delineation with perfumed, mineral-laced red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, very focused with a touch of Indian spice toward the detailed finish. This has a long life ahead. It’s so refined and elegant. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2040
*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.