One of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, sparkling Blanc de Blancs to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak.

Depending on how ripe the grapes get, the flavour ranges from crisp, clean citrus and green apple, to ripe peaches and tropical fruit. Notable Chardonnays can be found in France, California, Australia, England, and beyond. 

The hilly Beaujolais vineyards stretch out from north to south over 55km, bordered to the west by the Massif Central, and to the east by the Saone river.

Beaujolais vineyards are emblematic in the French national landscape, but are still teeming with secrets to be unearthed. The region has a constent sense of welcome and sharing. Sculpted over centuries it is personified by its 12 AOCs.

The fifth generation of the Descombe family now work their historic vineyards in Beaujolais. The vineyards are organic and the family have introduced agro-forestry principles, such as planting trees within the vineyard, to increase the biodiversity.

In 2024 Marine became the first winemaker to make the Forbes Top 40 Women list, a great recognition of the work being done by the family.