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Since 1993, the Georges Descombes estate has been in the very spirit of Beaujolais, making wines that are easy to drink, richly fruity with a silky texture, and (almost) sulfur-free. We offer only the Vieilles Vignes wines of the domain, wines of great drinkability, natural and seductive in their youth.

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's guide.

An emblematic estate of the Moulin à Vent appellation known in Beaujolais for being the one that, by the complexity and distinction of its wines, competes best with the pinot noir of the Côte d'Or. With 8 hectares of the best Moulin à Vent plots and very old vines (80 to 100 years old for the Heritage), Domaine Janin produces ambitious, structured, dense wines, at the crossroads between tradition and modernity, with excellent ageing potential without being too austere in their youth.

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Well done! A double success for Éric Janin, elected one of the winemakers to watch in 2024 by the Revue du Vin de France and named "domaine coup de cœur" by the magazine Bourgogne Aujourd'hui in April 2023.

Les Vignes du Tremblay, a blend of several lieux-dits, is a cuvée for immediate pleasure, quickly accessible.

An emblematic estate of the Moulin à Vent appellation known in Beaujolais for being the one that, by the complexity and distinction of its wines, competes best with the pinot noir of the Côte d'Or. With 8 hectares of the best Moulin à Vent plots and very old vines (80 to 100 years old for the Heritage), Domaine Janin produces ambitious, structured, dense wines, at the crossroads between tradition and modernity, with excellent ageing potential without being too austere in their youth.

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Well done! A double success for Éric Janin, elected one of the winemakers to watch in 2024 by the Revue du Vin de France and named "domaine coup de cœur" by the magazine Bourgogne Aujourd'hui in April 2023.

Héritage is the domaine's cuvée de garde, made from 80 to 100-year-old vines grown in low goblets on weathered granite soil.

An emblematic estate in the Moulin à Vent appellation, known for the complexity and distinction of its wines, which best rival the Pinot Noirs of the Côte d'Or. With 8 hectares of the best plots and very old vines (80 to 100 years old for the Héritage), Domaine Janin makes ambitious, structured, dense wines, at the crossroads between tradition and modernity, with excellent ageing potential without being too austere when young.

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Well done! A double success for Éric Janin, elected one of the winemakers to watch in 2024 by the Revue du Vin de France and named "domaine coup de cœur" by the magazine Bourgogne Aujourd'hui in April 2023.

The rare cuvée parcellaire Les Greneriers, produced only in the best years, comes from the historic heart of the estate: century-old vines, deep granite soil and tiny yields (20hl/ha).

An emblematic estate in the Moulin à Vent appellation, known for the complexity and distinction of its wines, which best rival the Pinot Noirs of the Côte d'Or. With 8 hectares of the best plots and very old vines (80 to 100 years old for the Héritage), Domaine Janin makes ambitious, structured, dense wines, at the crossroads between tradition and modernity, with excellent ageing potential without being too austere when young.

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Well done! A double success for Éric Janin, elected one of the winemakers to watch in 2024 by the Revue du Vin de France and named "domaine coup de cœur" by the magazine Bourgogne Aujourd'hui in April 2023.

The rare cuvée parcellaire Les Greneriers, produced only in the best years, comes from the historic heart of the estate: century-old vines, deep granite soil and tiny yields (20hl/ha).

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

L'Aube à Javernières is a perfect entry-level Desvignes on a parcel of 0.84 ha on the edge of the Morgon appellation (Côte du Py), a frank Beaujolais, easy to drink but with a very present background.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

L'Aube à Javernières is a perfect entry-level Desvignes on a parcel of 0.84 ha on the edge of the Morgon appellation (Côte du Py), a frank Beaujolais, easy to drink but with a very present background.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's flagship, La Voûte Saint-Vincent is built on tender, greedy fruitiness, without lacking in substance.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's flagship, La Voûte Saint-Vincent is built on tender, greedy fruitiness, without lacking in substance.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Château Gaillard cuvée, made from very old vines (80 years old), plays the density card.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Château Gaillard cuvée, made from very old vines (80 years old), plays the density card.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's four greatest cuvées (Javernières, Côte du Py, Javernières Aux Pierres and the most famous, Les Impénitents) all come from the Côte du Py climat. These Morgons combine the richness of Gamay with exceptional depth and length. Fleshy wines, made for laying down.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's four greatest cuvées (Javernières, Côte du Py, Javernières Aux Pierres and the most famous, Les Impénitents) all come from the Côte du Py climat. These Morgons combine the richness of Gamay with exceptional depth and length. Fleshy wines, made for laying down.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's four greatest cuvées (Javernières, Côte du Py, Javernières Aux Pierres and the most famous, Les Impénitents) all come from the Côte du Py climat. These Morgons combine the richness of Gamay with exceptional depth and length. Fleshy wines, made for laying down.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's four greatest cuvées (Javernières, Côte du Py, Javernières Aux Pierres and the most famous, Les Impénitents) all come from the Côte du Py climat. These Morgons combine the richness of Gamay with exceptional depth and length. Fleshy wines, made for laying down.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's four greatest cuvées (Javernières, Côte du Py, Javernières Aux Pierres and the most famous, Les Impénitents) all come from the Côte du Py climat. These Morgons combine the richness of Gamay with exceptional depth and length. Fleshy wines, made for laying down.

The philosophy of Domaine Desvignes is simple: respect tradition. Hence a culture without weedkillers, "old-fashioned" vinification and rather long maturations in cement vats only. The result is great structured morgons with a subtle and accomplished structure, and a keeping capacity worthy of the great Burgundies (10 years and more).

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The estate's four greatest cuvées (Javernières, Côte du Py, Javernières Aux Pierres and the most famous, Les Impénitents) all come from the Côte du Py climat. These Morgons combine the richness of Gamay with exceptional depth and length. Fleshy wines, made for laying down.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Terrasses de l'Empire is the archetypal Condrieu “on the fruit”, with inimitable aromas of white peach, apricot kernels and pruned almond. To be enjoyed young, for its pleasant freshness and finesse.

Georges Vernay was in his time known as the "Pope of Condrieu", resurrecting this appellation which counted only 7 ha in 1960 (nearly 200 ha today). Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step with the creation of new vintages (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for a better parcel management and the conversion of the whole vineyard to biodynamic farming.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is a wine of tension and balance, with fruity notes (grapefruit, white peach) and herbal notes (mint, lemon thyme).

Georges Vernay was in his time known as the "Pope of Condrieu", resurrecting this appellation which counted only 7 ha in 1960 (nearly 200 ha today). Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step with the creation of new vintages (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for a better parcel management and the conversion of the whole vineyard to biodynamic farming.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is a wine of tension and balance, with fruity notes (grapefruit, white peach) and herbal notes (mint, lemon thyme).

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Coteau de Vernon is the epicenter (and quintessence) of Condrieu: a wine of great aromatic complexity and extreme elegance.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

La Dame Brune, with its minerality and balance, comes from old vines (over 45 years old) planted on the granite slopes of Saint-Joseph.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

La Dame Brune, with its minerality and balance, comes from old vines (over 45 years old) planted on the granite slopes of Saint-Joseph.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Blonde du Seigneur is an alliance of power and delicacy: a voluptuous, smoky wine with black fruit, olive and pepper, enhanced by a floral component provided by Viognier (5%).

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Made from old Syrah vines on the eponymous plot, Maison Rouge is a powerful, structured Côte-Rôtie with great ageing potential.

In two generations (Etienne in 1946 then Marcel in 1961), the name Guigal has established itself as the standard bearer in the northern Rhône. Its three mythical Côte-Rôtie cuvées (La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque) have ensured the Maison's reputation for excellence beyond the borders of France.

Domaine rated two stars in La Revue du Vin de France 2021's guide.

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Predominantly Marsanne (vines over 50 years old), a Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes dry white wine, aromatic (apricot, peach, frangipane...) and fat, with a judicious touch of bitterness on the finish.

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes, with a dominant of marsanne, comes from 30 to 40 years old vines.

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Splendid Hermitage white wine, 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, with aromas of peach and acacia honey, with a characteristic touch of marzipan.