Domaine Ruet Morgon Les Grands Cras 2024

Domaine Ruet Morgon Les Grands Cras 2024

Appellation: Morgon AOP, Beaujolais
Producer: Domaine Ruet
Grape Variety: 100% Gamay Noir
Terroir: Granite and schist soils with a high proportion of manganese, south-east exposures

Domaine Ruet is a family estate that has been crafting wines in the heart of Beaujolais for generations, with a philosophy rooted in respect for terroir and traditional craftsmanship. Their Morgon Les Grands Cras is sourced from one of the appellation’s most renowned climats, celebrated for producing Gamay of both power and finesse.

The 2024 vintage was exceptional in Beaujolais, marked by a long, balanced growing season that yielded grapes of superb ripeness and aromatic purity. From carefully tended vines on granite and schist soils, this wine shows Morgon’s signature depth and ability to age gracefully, while retaining a fresh vibrancy that makes it irresistible in its youth.

Tasting Note

In the glass, Les Grands Cras 2024 reveals a deep ruby-purple hue. Aromatically, it is complex and inviting, offering layers of ripe black cherry, redcurrant, and wild strawberry, supported by delicate notes of violet, liquorice, and crushed stone. Subtle hints of baking spice and graphite add intrigue.

The palate is structured yet supple, delivering a core of juicy dark fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. The finish is long and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of red berries and a touch of earthiness, reflecting the granitic soils of the vineyard.

Winemaking

Harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, the grapes are vinified traditionally with semi-carbonic maceration to preserve Gamay’s aromatic lift while extracting depth and texture. The wine is matured in a combination of stainless steel and seasoned French oak to maintain purity of fruit and terroir expression.

Cellaring Potential

While beautifully approachable now, Les Grands Cras 2024 will reward careful cellaring for 5–8 years, developing greater complexity and savoury nuance over time.