Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 070226CHILL hand-picked and fermented in open-top

hand-picked and fermented in open-top vessels with a mix of whole-cluster and destemmed fruit

This cuvée is composed primarily of 80% Pinot Meunier

Usually some 25 years old

lush palate

Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 070226CHILL hand-picked and fermented in open-topJulienas 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