Marine Descombe Morgon 2022 SO20231114 Marie-Noelle Rainon-Henriet

Marie-Noelle Rainon-Henriet

A grappa made from Nebbiolo grapes

It is a site for Garnacha like no other in Spain

La Hormiga ("the ant") comes from iron-rich red clay on the Duero's right bank

Marine Descombe Morgon 2022 SO20231114 Marie-Noelle Rainon-HenrietMorgon 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