The Château Grange Cochard of Morgon of Beaujolais | Winedexer

Château Grange Cochard
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Morgon in the region of Beaujolais
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The Château Grange Cochard is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Morgon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Château Grange Cochard is an exceptional vineyard located in the heart of Morgon, a picturesque wine region in Beaujolais, France. Its history dates back to 1759, making it an estate with roots deeply embedded in the local heritage. Nestled atop a hill, the estate offers panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards, making each visit unforgettable. Château Grange Cochard stretches over 11 hectares of rich, fertile land, home to vines ranging from 45 to 90 years old. These vines enable the production of high-quality gamay noir wines with remarkable concentration and complexity. The vineyard's slate and granite soils allow the gamay to flourish and develop its distinctive aromas. The winemaking process at Château Grange Cochard is rooted in tradition. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified in oak barrels to preserve their unique character and aromatic intensity. The vineyard advocates for a biodegradable and ecological approach to viticulture, using reasoned cultivation techniques promoting biodiversity and soil health. Château Grange Cochard produces a range of expressive wines, including the Morgon les Charmes, a fleshy and fruity red wine, and the Morgon Vieilles Vignes, a robust and structured wine with beautiful longevity. In addition to wines, the estate also offers a complete wine experience with tastings and vineyard tours. The château itself is a magnificent stone structure that stands proudly amidst the winemaking landscape. Its traditional French architecture, lush gardens, and paved courtyard add to its charm and elegance.

Top Château Grange Cochard wines

Looking for the best Château Grange Cochard wines in Morgon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Grange Cochard wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Grange Cochard wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Grange Cochard

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Grange Cochard

How Château Grange Cochard wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of cannelloni with brocciu from jeanne, veal chop with mushrooms or andouillette and baked potato gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Grange Cochard

On the nose the red wine of Château Grange Cochard. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or strawberries. In the mouth the red wine of Château Grange Cochard. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Grange Cochard

  • 2009With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.89/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Grange Cochard.

  • Gamay

Discovering the wine region of Morgon

The most powerful and structured of the ten Beaujolais Crus. Dense, deep reds with signature notes of ripe black cherry, kirsch, stewed plum, faded flowers and spice, firm tannins and notable ageing (5-10 years) — the antithesis of primeur Beaujolais; they are said to "morgonner", evolving towards Burgundian Pinot Noir. Unique decomposed schist soils ("rotten rock") of the Côte du Py. ~1,100 ha, six climats.

Gamay at its peak.

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Discover the grape variety: Fiano blanc

Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of white flowers (acacia, honeysuckle), yellow fruits (pear, peach), honey, hazelnut, almond and volcanic mineral notes. Fine ageing and cellaring potential. The absolute star of Fiano di Avellino DOCG in Campania, one of Italy's great whites. Indigenous Italian variety from Campania, one of the oldest in the south (Roman era).

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