Morgon estate in Beaujolais, making Gamay reds from 9.5 hectares with hand harvesting and organic certification since 2023.
The producer
Château Grange Cochard is a Morgon estate in Beaujolais with 9.5 hectares of vines, many over 40 years old. It works exclusively with Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc and handles production from vine to bottle on the estate. Grapes are hand harvested in small buckets and meticulously sorted before fermentation. The vineyards have been certified organic since 2023. The property includes an eighteenth century château and an orangery used as an event venue. Morgon Les Charmes 2019 is the named red wine.
Known for
Hand harvested Morgon Gamay
Notable facts
Château Grange Cochard was established in 1759.
The estate encompasses 9.5 hectares of vines, many over 40 years old.
The estate produces exclusively Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc.
The vineyards have been certified organic since 2023.
Harvesting is done by hand in small buckets, followed by meticulous sorting before fermentation.
From the atlas
Château Grange Cochard
A Morgon estate in Beaujolais, where Gamay is hand harvested, sorted and made into wine on the estate.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Appellation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais, France
Vineyard
9.5 hectares
Main grape
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
The Producer
Hand harvesting uses small buckets, followed by meticulous sorting before fermentation. Many of the vines are over 40 years old. All wine production takes place on the estate, from vine to bottle. Since 2023, the vineyards have been certified organic. The property includes an eighteenth century château and an orangery used as an event venue.
Place
The Morgon parcel has red granite and silt. Morgon is the appellation within Beaujolais, France. Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc is the traditional variety of Beaujolais, and the estate uses it exclusively. Morgon names the place on the bottle; Gamay names the grape.
Wines
The range is Morgon only. Morgon Les Charmes 2019 is a red Beaujolais wine carrying the Morgon appellation. The wines have refined tannins and rich flavours.
Final Word
Château Grange Cochard produces Morgon wines from the traditional Beaujolais grape and handles production from vine to bottle on the estate.