Marine Descombe Morgon 2022 SO20231114 balancing pear-like fruitiness

balancing pear-like fruitiness

A grappa made from Nebbiolo grapes

intoxicang notes of melon

Brut Nature

Semi-carbonic fermentation with whole-cluster grapes and spontaneous native yeasts gives the wine silky tannins and that signature mineral-driven Beaujolais character

Marine Descombe Morgon 2022 SO20231114 balancing pear-like fruitinessMorgon is the most muscular of the Beaujolais crus, famous for the iron rich blue schist of the Cote du Py and Gamay that ages like Burgundy. Marine Descombe's 2022 leans into that depth: it's darker and more focused than her Julienas, with concentrated black fruit aromas and a savory, ferrous core. The mouthfeel fills out fully on day two a wine that rewards a decant and a hearty meal. From a producer who, despite still being early in her career, has