Impressively powerful, structured wine that has spice, richness, plenty of firm tannins as well as a punch of sweet plum and red cherry flavors. There is an edge of acidity that suggests aging potential. (10/ 2011)
The gamey side of this appellation may come out over time, although I would recommend drinking this--like most of Duboeuf’s 2010s--within the next couple of years. Duboeuf’s perennially prominently fruity 2010 Morgon J. E. Descombes--for some reason now labeled this way rather than as 'Domaine Jean Descombes'--offers an exuberant abundance of dark cherry and boysenberry garlanded in wisteria, with welcome measures of refreshing primary juiciness and saliva-liberating salinity. At the same time, there is a sense of fine underlying tannin and a bit of extraneous bitterness in the finish, but I suspect this will be worth following for at least 3-4 years. (8/ 2011)
A spicy thread of sandalwood, cardamom and anise focuses flavors of ripe raspberry, black cherry and plum. It's bright and lightly grippy, with a moderate finish. Drink now through 2015. 5,000 cases made. (2/ 2012)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Potel-Aviron Côte de Brouilly "Vieilles Vignes" Cru Beaujolais $17.99
2010 Château de Saint-Lager Brouilly $13.99
2011 Domaine Foillard Morgon "Côte du Py" Cru Beaujolais $36.99
2011 Domaine Foillard Morgon "Cuvée Corcelette" $36.99
2009 Domaine Dupré Beaujolais "Terre Noire" $8.99
