{"title":"Jean Foillard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA pioneer of natural Beaujolais since the 1980s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential name in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\" title=\"Beaujolais\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, precursor of \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside \u003cstrong\u003eMarcel Lapierre\u003c\/strong\u003e and Co, \u003cstrong\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/strong\u003e began his career as a winemaker with his father in the family estate and released his first vintage in 1981. However, it was in 1985 that he set up in his own name in the town of \u003cstrong\u003eVillié-Morgon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the nerve center of the Beaujolois vineyards. At that time the estate only had 8 ha, today it has \u003cstrong\u003e22 ha\u003c\/strong\u003e including a brand new plot purchased... of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural, rigorous approach to vine-growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the working method is intended to be as natural as possible, but what we believe above all is that the more viticulture, the work of the vines, is respectful of its terroir and natural, the better the grapes will be, healthier and so the fermentations will be better... And the wines will taste better ! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Beaujolais vinification, mastered in every detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbonic maceration and customized aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Jean focuses his winemaking work on the t\u003cstrong\u003eraditional Beaujolaise method\u003c\/strong\u003e: the just-harvested grapes (at good maturity, it goes without saying) are left to rest in a cold room, between 10 and 12°, for a whole night. The vats are then filled with these (whole and cooled bunches) before they are closed, without any exogenous Co2 or pumping over. All for a period of 2-3 weeks. The aging is then done in barrels of several wines for 80% of the juices and in concrete vats for the rest. A very slight dose of sulfur can be added during bottling (2.5g\/hl). This area is today recognized as a classic of classics, but one that we never tire of, and that's the mark of the greats!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"morgon-2023-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon 2023 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean Foillard.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jean Foillard's calling card! A vibrant and profound wine in appearance, this 2023 Morgon displays both delicacy and intensity. The palate expresses a sweetness and purity that embody the very essence of the appellation. Upon opening, the aromas unfold further, bursting with fruit and lusciousness, revealing a full and lingering finish. This Morgon possesses an irresistible charm, leaving us wanting more, again and again…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54881428734327,"sku":"JFOILLARDMORG23","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/27fe31a5ccdc65fc982b83b1b47ae0cb.jpg?v=1736930333"},{"product_id":"morgon-corcelette-2023-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon Corcelette 2023 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/jean-foillard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jean Foillard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent single-vineyard wine from Jean Foillard. An elegant nose of ripe fruit, enhanced by a pronounced minerality with hints of granite and damp earth. On the palate, the concentration is superb, offering perfect balance and a luscious, juicy texture. This refined wine reveals all the finesse and expression of a unique terroir, outside the realm of classic vineyards. Drink now or cellar for many years to come…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248216322423,"sku":"JFOILLARDMOCO23","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/c102212dd91cab6aec2344edbbae93f0.png?v=1764142959"},{"product_id":"fleurie-2023-jean-foillard","title":"Fleurie 2023 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/jean-foillard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jean Foillard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gamay carved from the delicate lace of pink granite, caressed by the patient hand of Jean Foillard. The nose breathes fresh peony, crisp raspberry, a hint of pink peppercorn, and damp earth after the rain. On the palate, everything is in balance—an ethereal texture, almost tactilely supple, held upright by a mineral tension. The wine glides, dances, and stretches with natural elegance. Fleurie takes on its full meaning here: floral, graceful, vibrant. A red that doesn't seek to impress, only to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 13 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56248216715639,"sku":"JFOILLARDFLE23","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/0ca5b93477edb58845b94a393e341146.png?v=1764142965"},{"product_id":"beaujolais-blanc-2023-jean-foillard","title":"Beaujolais Blanc 2023 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/jean-foillard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jean Foillard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Jean Foillard's guidance, Chardonnay becomes a mineral caress. The nose opens with aromas of acacia blossom, pear, and damp chalk. On the palate, the wine unfolds with serenity: a fresh attack, a tender heart, and a finish that sparkles with salt and light. A vibrant, sincere white wine that speaks of its clay-limestone soil without artifice. It possesses that discreet, almost silent charm of wines that are rediscovered with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 13 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56248216781175,"sku":"JFOILLARDBB23","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/20ee10b61d9c7288f283e2128884f297.png?v=1764142972"},{"product_id":"morgon-eponyme-2014-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon Eponyme 2014 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/jean-foillard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jean Foillard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, time becomes an ingredient. The Gamay from the old vines of Côte du Py has taken on aromas of fine leather, candied Morello cherry, truffle, and blond tobacco. The nose opens slowly, like a memory one doesn't want to rush. On the palate, the texture has softened—ample, silky, still vibrant beneath the patina. The minerality of the schist pulses beneath the flesh, and the finish lingers like a sustained note on the piano. A wine imbued with character, both profound and luminous, that speaks of patience, truth, and the time it takes to become simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2014\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248219664759,"sku":"JFOILLARDMOVM","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/27899cdf5ee332f13aa008ff1528d61f.png?v=1764142980"},{"product_id":"morgon-3-14-rouge-2018-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon 3.14 Rouge 2018 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/jean-foillard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jean Foillard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare to be amazed! On the slopes of the legendary Côte du Py, Jean Foillard crafts his exceptional cuvée: 3.14. Available only in vintages deemed outstanding by the winemaker, this Beaujolais would nevertheless pass for a top-tier Côte Rôtie in a blind tasting. A true masterpiece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2018\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Attention: this vintage is limited to 1 bottle per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248270815607,"sku":"JFOILLARDMO31418","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/62dda745a45a24259530b844a797186c.png?v=1764144535"},{"product_id":"morgon-2024-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon 2024 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine crafted by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean Foillard.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Foillard's signature wine! A vibrant and deep cuvée to the eye, a 2024 Morgon that unfolds with delicacy and intensity. The palate expresses a sweetness and purity that embody the very essence of the appellation. Upon opening, the aromas are further released, bursting with fruit and smoothness, and reveal a full and persistent finish. This is a Morgon that demonstrates an irresistible charm, leaving us asking for more, again and again…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57543737278839,"sku":"JFOILLARDMOR24","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/4b8e289c122cf5e3cba9ea0e306a00d2.png?v=1791788422"},{"product_id":"morgon-cote-du-py-2024-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon Côte du Py 2024 - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine produced by\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/jean-foillard\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean Foillard\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCôte du Py, such an evocative name...: aromas of cherry, morello cherry, and blackcurrant mingle with rose and violet, with a hint of undergrowth and spices (black pepper, musk) and a touch of licorice. Can you picture it? The palate is fresh, juicy, with an acidity that brings brightness and liveliness. The silky, fine tannins structure the wine and give it depth. The finish? Long and persistent, with lingering notes of cherry and black pepper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57543738261879,"sku":"JFOILLARDMCDP24","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/cdd9d6c312ec278b222cab297d50739d.png?v=1791788430"},{"product_id":"morgon-athanor-2015-magnum-jean-foillard","title":"Morgon Athanor 2015 Magnum - Jean Foillard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red wine produced by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean Foillard.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful opportunity to see what Jean Foillard’s Gamay becomes after several years in the cellar, and in magnum format, no less. In Morgon, the old vines are cultivated using whole clusters, with carbonic maceration, indigenous yeasts, and aging in old barrels, in that distinctive infusion style that has built the estate's reputation. Over time, the fresh fruit gradually gives way to ripe cherry, spices, dried flowers, and subtle notes of undergrowth, while maintaining that freshness that keeps you coming back for more. A Morgon with depth but always plenty of finesse, and the magnum format is perfect for letting the wine evolve slowly or for opening a beautiful bottle to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2015\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol Content: 16%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulphites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57543738491255,"sku":"JFOILLARDMVMMAG","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/9f561ea672818e5023a559a3e0391953.png?v=1791788436"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-gb\/collections\/jean-foillard.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}