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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Boeuf braisé aux carottes Earthy, structured Morgon is a classic partner for slow-braised beef and root vegetables.More wines for beef and red meat →
  • Lapin chasseur aux champignons Iron-mineral Gamay finds an echo in the earthy tomato-and-mushroom rabbit stew.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
  • Saint-nectaire affiné Volcanic cheese from Auvergne mirrors the wine's volcanic Morgon character.

With cheese

Saint-Félicien Our pick Saint-Félicien is soft, rich and creamy under a white rind. Morgon, a Gamay cru with fresh acidity and some structure, gives the cream something to push against, so the pairing stays fresh rather than heavy.

How to serve Morgon Jean Descombes

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Boeuf braisé aux carottes, Lapin chasseur aux champignons, Saint-nectaire affiné. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Jean Descombes Morgon has been a flagship of the Duboeuf négociant portfolio since the 1960s, when Georges Duboeuf forged a long-term agreement with the Descombes family to select fruit from their Côte du Py parcels. The wine helped establish Morgon's international reputation.

  1. 1969Georges Duboeuf first selects and bottles Morgon Jean Descombes from the Côte du Py
  2. 1985Jean Descombes Morgon gains export recognition in the United States and United Kingdom

Facts

Producer
Maison Georges Duboeuf · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Morgon AOC
Oak
Old barrels 8-10 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
€15-22 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1969

Frequently asked about Morgon Jean Descombes

What does Morgon Jean Descombes taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Duboeuf's single-domaine Morgon, sourced from the Jean Descombes estate on the Côte du Py: earthy, iron-mineral Gamay with concentration and the structure that distinguishes Morgon from other Beaujolais crus.

When should I drink Morgon Jean Descombes?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Morgon Jean Descombes?

Boeuf braisé aux carottes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lapin chasseur aux champignons and Saint-nectaire affiné. Earthy, structured Morgon is a classic partner for slow-braised beef and root vegetables.

What grapes are in Morgon Jean Descombes?

The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.

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