Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 NET Bright and clean

Bright and clean

this imperceptibly tiny amount of sugar draws out the wine's many

Nine grape varieties are co-planted and farmed organically

trained low on traditional pergolas so the vines can soak up what warmth the stones give back at night

typically in fall

Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 NET Bright and cleanJulienas sits at the northern edge of the Beaujolais crus, where the soils shift from granite to a complex patchwork of schist and blue stone. Marine Descombe's 2020 is deeper toned and a little more savory than her Fleurie or Morgon perfumed raspberry and red currant up front, with hints of black tea, dried herbs, and slightly grippy tannins giving the wine real cut. Five years on, it's hitting a sweet spot: still bright, but with the secondary notes