2022 Morgon, Javernières, Les Impénitents, Louis Claude Desvignes, Beaujolais

The 2022 Morgon Les Impénitents Javernières is an homage to Louis Claude (coined by French wine writer Michel Bettane) and debuted with the 2009 vintage. It comes from very old vines planted in 1912, just after phylloxera. The bouquet is easily the most floral amongst the range with wilted rose petal, lavender and iris flower, beautifully defined and utterly seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and gentle grip - very focused with an almost understated yet very harmonious finish. Bon vin. Just under 4,000 bottles produced.
93/100, Neal Martin, Vinous March 2023