Jean Foillard

Elegance and precision in Beaujolais

Wines from Domaine Jean Foillard: buy at the best price!

The Foillard estate is located in Villié Morgon and boasts a superb 13.8 ha vineyard spread across AOC Morgon (8.6 ha), AOC Fleurie (1 ha), and 4.2 ha in Beaujolais Village and Beaujolais. Jean Foillard took over the family estate in 1980, and immediately adopted the principles of organic viticulture with soil work, using only a few sulfur and copper treatments to care for the vines — which, at the time in Beaujolais, was considered exceptional, much like the Marcel Lapierre estate. Recognized for its natural wines and exceptional terroirs, this family property produces cuvées of rare precision, sublimating Gamay with a nature-respecting philosophy.

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5 in stock

Réf : 122971

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon 3.14 2018

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€90.00 ex-VAT

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Réf : 122970

Color : Red

Volume : 150cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon 3.14 2018 Magnum

€360.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€300.00 ex-VAT

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Réf : 126720

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 91/100

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Corcelette 2016

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€45.00 ex-VAT

6 in stock

Réf : 126721

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 92/100

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Athanor 2015

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€70.00 ex-VAT

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Réf : 126724

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very slightly damaged

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Côte de Py 2015

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€55.00 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 126725

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Revue du Vin de France : 16.5/20

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Corcelette 2018

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€35.00 ex-VAT

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Réf : 126726

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon 2021

€19.80 inc-VAT per bottle

€16.50 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 126727

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very slightly damaged

Robert Parker WA : 93/100

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Eponyme 2017

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€40.00 ex-VAT

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Réf : 126728

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very slightly damaged

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Eponyme 2015

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€45.00 ex-VAT

8 in stock

Réf : 127503

Color : White

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Beaujolais

Jean Foillard Beaujolais 2023 Blanc

€21.60 inc-VAT per bottle

€18.00 ex-VAT

9 in stock

Réf : 127504

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py 2023

€27.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€22.50 ex-VAT

16 in stock

Réf : 127505

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon Corcelette 2023

€28.80 inc-VAT per bottle

€24.00 ex-VAT

18 in stock

Réf : 127506

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Fleurie

Jean Foillard Fleurie 2023

€28.80 inc-VAT per bottle

€24.00 ex-VAT

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Réf : 127507

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon 3.14 2018

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€90.00 ex-VAT

17 in stock

Réf : 127509

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Beaujolais | Morgon

Jean Foillard Morgon 2023

€17.40 inc-VAT per bottle

€14.50 ex-VAT

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History of Domaine Jean Foillard

Domaine Jean Foillard, founded at the heart of the Morgon appellation, took off in 1981 when Jean Foillard took over the reins of the family vineyard. The heir to a long winemaking tradition, he is the son and grandson of winegrowers. Yet beyond the family heritage, Jean managed to steer the estate towards a radically different philosophy, inspired by his neighbour Marcel Lapierre, an emblematic figure of natural wines and himself a disciple of the celebrated oenologist Jules Chauvet.

It was in 1985 that Jean Foillard made a decisive shift towards the production of natural wines, banning herbicides and pesticides and adopting low-intervention winemaking methods. Over the decades, this estate of 8 hectares at the outset has become one of the most prominent references in Beaujolais, now extending over nearly 20 hectares. Jean Foillard's commitment to organic viticulture and natural winemaking quickly placed his wines among the most sought-after by enthusiasts worldwide.

Today, Jean is gradually passing the estate on to his son Alex, who carries on the family tradition while bringing a new sensibility of his own, having taken over several hectares of vines in his own name.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Jean Foillard

Domaine Jean Foillard works primarily with two of the finest terroirs in the Morgon appellation: the mythical Côte du Py and the renowned Corcelette. The Côte du Py is particularly celebrated for its soils composed of granitic schist and decomposed rock, lending the wines a rich structure and unique depth. As for the Corcelette climat, its sandy and granitic soils allow the production of wines that are fruitier, more delicate and more indulgent.

In addition to Morgon, the estate also holds several plots in the neighbouring Fleurie appellation, which produces wines of great elegance. Jean Foillard and his team cultivate these vines according to strict organic principles. Soil tilling is carried out by hand, and yields are limited to guarantee the quality of the grapes. In difficult vintages, such as 2021 when frost severely affected the vines, yields drop considerably, reflecting the meticulous attention paid to every plot.

Winemaking at Domaine Jean Foillard

Winemaking at Domaine Jean Foillard is based on traditional principles, respectful of the fruit and the environment. The harvest is carried out by hand, ensuring rigorous selection of the grape clusters. After harvesting, the grapes spend a night in a cold room to maintain an ideal temperature for maceration.

The method favoured at the estate is semi-carbonic maceration, where whole grape clusters are used without the addition of external yeasts. This method preserves the freshness of the Gamay noir à jus blanc variety, emblematic of Beaujolais. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats, which provide a stable temperature, and ageing continues for 7 to 9 months in oak barrels.

Jean Foillard uses little or no sulphur during winemaking. A small dose may be added at bottling, but the wines are neither fined nor filtered, in order to preserve all their vibrancy and complexity. Meticulous microscopic monitoring is also carried out throughout the process, ensuring exceptional precision in the winemaking.

The Cuvées of Domaine Jean Foillard

Domaine Jean Foillard produces several emblematic cuvées, recognised for their finesse and depth. Here is an overview of the main cuvées:

Morgon "Classique": A wine of vibrant freshness, perfect to drink young, but which can also be cellared for a few years. This Morgon is an ideal introduction to the estate's wines.

Morgon Côte du Py: The estate's flagship cuvée, sourced from the celebrated terroir of the Côte du Py. This wine stands out for its intensity of fruit, its silky structure and its remarkable ageing potential. It embodies the full richness of Morgon.

Morgon Corcelette: This cuvée, sourced from the sandy terroir of Corcelette, reveals fruity aromas and a velvety palate. Its finesse and elegance make it a wine highly appreciated by Gamay enthusiasts.

Morgon 3.14: Produced only in exceptional vintages, this cuvée is sourced from the oldest vines on the Côte du Py. It is characterised by its depth and ageing potential.

Fleurie: This wine, sourced from plots located in the neighbouring appellation, stands out for its purity of fruit and silky texture. Aged in oak barrels, it develops beautifully after a few years of cellaring.

Beaujolais Nouveau: The estate also produces a Beaujolais Nouveau cuvée, offering a crunchy, fruity and indulgent wine, perfect for immediate enjoyment.

Certain vintages from Domaine Jean Foillard are particularly remarkable and deserve to be highlighted. Here are a few years not to be missed: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021…

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Domaine Jean Foillard is a true institution in the world of Beaujolais and natural wines. With a philosophy centred on respect for terroir and minimalist winemaking, the wines of this estate stand out for their freshness, precision and elegance. Whether you are a lover of Morgon, Fleurie or Beaujolais Nouveau, every cuvée from Jean Foillard offers a unique experience, showcasing the Gamay grape variety as few estates are able to do.