malolactic fermentation and aging on the fine lees in barriques (25% new barriques) for 12-14 months
70 hectares across three different parcels west of the village of Corgoloin
Seven generations of Hubers have sustainably operated the now 850-acre family-owned estate established in 1843 by German immigrant
Crafted from a base of organic
Vineyards located in Cima Corgo
2023 Georges Descombes, Morgon, Beaujolais, France Fornerol malolactic fermentation and aging on100% Gamay. About half of Georges Descombes' 15 hectares of vines are in the Morgon cru, spread amongst a number of different, mainly hilly parcels that are rich in decomposed granite soils. There are two Morgon bottlings: one from old vines and this one, from the younger vines ranging from 5 up to almost 50 years old. The farming is organic, though not certified, and the harvest is manual. The vinification is traditional: whole bunch, semi carbonic