{"title":"Michel Guignier","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichel Guignier has all the credentials: he’s a 4th-generation winemaker in Beaujolais, based in the village of Morgon, and committed to making super fresh, clean, and terroir-transparent natural wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo why is his Morgon — which comes from organically-farmed, 70+ year old vines — so shockingly affordable? Well, we haven’t quite figured that mystery out, but what we can tell you is that Guignier’s wines, whether his humble Beaujolais or his old-vine Morgon, are worth every penny, and then some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis philosophy aligns with that of the Gang of Four: after purchasing a few hectares of vines in Morgon, he quickly realized that organic farming (with some influence from biodynamics) was the only way to yield healthy, flavorful fruit. He plows with a horse named Rosie, sows cover crops between his vines, and has experimented extensively with zero- or low-sulfur winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuignier’s Beaujolais, which comes from areas in and around Morgon, is a total steal — Eric Asimov says of it, “made with organically farmed fruit, has beautiful flavors of red fruit underpinned by earthy minerality that gives it unexpected depth.” His Morgon is even more concentrated, with a hint of structure and the same delicate balance between fruit purity and savory earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s kind of Guignier’s deal. The wines are remarkably well-made, and they come from some of Beaujolais’ most esteemed terroir. Some of Guignier’s more famous neighbors are making wines that sell for twice (or more) the price! We haven’t solved the mystery of why Guignier hasn’t achieved the same levels of fame as, say, Lapierre, but this is one secret we’re happy to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/sf.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/michel-guignier.oembed","provider":"Flatiron SF","version":"1.0","type":"link"}