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Structure
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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Boeuf braisé aux carottes
Earthy, structured Morgon is a classic partner for slow-braised beef and root vegetables. -
Lapin chasseur aux champignons
Iron-mineral Gamay finds an echo in the earthy tomato-and-mushroom rabbit stew. -
Saint-nectaire affiné
Volcanic cheese from Auvergne mirrors the wine's volcanic Morgon character.
How to serve Morgon Jean Descombes
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1969: Georges Duboeuf first selects and bottles Morgon Jean Descombes from the Côte du Py
- 1985: Jean 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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