Grand Cru horsepower at a village price.
Year after year, Jean-Marc Burgaud turns out some of the most heartbreakingly pure wines in all of Beaujolais—wines that rank amongst the greatest in the region. Beaujolais of this quality has long been called ‘poor man’s Burgundy’, but nothing about this wine feels poor; it glides with the silk, perfume, and quiet seduction of a Chambolle-Musigny, while remaining as effortlessly drinkable as anything you’ll open all fall. If you haven’t yet surrendered to the world of great Cru Beaujolais, this is the place to start.
“For several years running, I’ve observed that Jean-Marc Burgaud is a winemaker at the peak of his powers… These are some of the most consistently delicious wines being produced in the region today.”
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Burgaud has quietly become one of Morgon’s benchmark growers. He began in 1989 with just a few hectares and has since built his domaine to nearly 18ha, including a significant holding on the Côte du Py, the most iconic cru in the entire region. Situated above the village, this dramatic, almost mythical hill of fractured blue stone and ancient soils produces spellbinding age-worthy wines. Walk it at sunset and it feels elemental, as if the earth here still recalls its volcanic history. In the glass, dark cherry, crushed raspberry, and kirsch lead into deeper notes of sous-bois, iron, violet, and spice. The palate is structured yet energetic, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish that lingers with hints of blood orange and earth.
And the critics have come out swinging for his 2024 Côte du Py:
“This year’s Burgaud Côte de Py offers exceptional value yet again… Bright, juicy and incredibly moreish.”
93+ Points — Thomas Parker MW, Farr Vintners
“Racy and surprisingly filigree… Great price in view of the reputation of this grower.”
17/20 — Jancis Robinson MW
The complexity and ageability you can get from this wine makes it one of France’s greatest value reds. I wouldn’t wait long!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MORGON CÔTE DU PY BY JEAN-MARC BURGAUD 2024
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
93+ Points
Thomas Parker MW, Farr Vintners, Nov. 2025
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW, Jan. 2026
BODY / STYLE / OAK
Full-bodied / Subtle, floral, fruity / Unoaked
SWEETNESS / ABV
Extra Dry / 13.5% alc./vol.
CELLARING /
Drink now or cellar
BEST PAIRINGS /
Breads, Ham, Hard Cheese, Red Meat, Vegetables
TASTING NOTE /
“This year’s Burgaud Côte de Py offers exceptional value yet again, a testament to the work done in the vineyard and cellar in a vintage that was not straightforward. In the glass it is magenta-tinged ruby in colour, with an effortless, fragrant nose of wild strawberries, red cherry blossom, szechuan pepper and violets. The palate has a light crunchiness to it, the tannins propping up the fruit that delivers a silky overlay to the structure. Bright, juicy and incredibly moreish, the core flavours mirror the aromas, with floral overtones giving way to fresh plum, cherry and strawberry. The finish is long and the balance between fruit, acid, tannin and alcohol just right. This will age well for 5-8 years, but you will get just as much pleasure drinking it tonight.”
BOTTLES PER CASE /
6 x 750ml / Complimentary Delivery
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A LITTLE HISTORY
“To make a ‘grand vin’, the vigneron has to know his terroirs and how to farm them to obtain the most beautiful grapes as possible and it is from this harmony that ‘grandes bouteilles’ are born.” — Jean-Marc Burgaud
Domaine Jean-Marc Burgaud began in mid-80’s and has slowly expanded to 19 hectares of vines; 13 hectares in the Beaujolais cru Morgon, 1 hectare of vines planted in the cru Régnié, and 5 hectares in Beaujolais Villages. Of the 13 hectares in Morgon, 8 hectares of vines lie on the hillside of Côte de Py where the youngest vines still average over 50 years in age. Before founding his domaine, Jean-Marc obtained his diploma in oenology and winegrowing, but his teaching began long before that. Born into a family of generations of wine growers, Jean-Marc learned the importance of working the vines by hand and traditional vinification techniques in the cellar by the age of 22.
Jean-Marc’s wines are fresh, balanced, well structured and continue to be at the fore-front of the Beaujolais wine-revolution. Not only great out of the bottle today, but this wine also has some surprising longevity for your cellar. However, it’s hard not to get overzealous and start pulling corks as soon as this case hits your doorstep!
Don’t be afraid to try a range of pairings. It will serve you well through your whole meal.
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Cheers!
Jonny Bick, WineOnline
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THE LOCATION: BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE
THE PRODUCER: JEAN-MARC BURGAUD
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