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Famille Descombe "Pierres Dorées" Beaujolais Blanc 2022

Name: Famille Descombe "Pierres Dorées" Beaujolais Blanc 2022
SKU: BTL-0462
Price: 17.55 GBP
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Famille Descombe "Pierres Dorées" Beaujolais Blanc is expressive with aromas of white flowers and orchard fruits.

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Famille Descombe "Pierres Dorées" Beaujolais Blanc 2022

£17.55 per bottle

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The Pierres Dorées, or golden stones, region of Beaujolais is a special place due to the bedrock of golden limestone (hence the name). The buildings glowing in the sunshine remind you of Tuscany, whilst the terroir is similar to some of the top appellations of Burgundy.

Kevin and Marine from Famille Descombe harvested these grapes from the commune of Porte des Pierres Dorées. Their vineyards are all worked organically and their winemaking takes a minimal intervention approach. Part of the vinification was done in concrete eggs which has given this wine a luscious, textural mouthfeel.

The colour is golden yellow. The nose is expressive with white flowers and orchard fruits. This follows through to the palate which has touches of green apple, citrus fruit and an amazing tension. If you have the patience, this would improve if cellared for up to five years.

Pair this with vegetable curry or a slow cooked white pork ragoût.

Quick Info

Bottle Size: 75cl

ABV: 12.5

Designation: AOC Beaujolais

BIN: BTL-0462

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Vegan: Yes

Vegetarian: Yes

Style: White Wine

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Chardonnay

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.

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Beaujolais, France

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.

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Marine, Kevin and François, Famille Descombe

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.

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