Descombes 2021 Morgon Vieilles Vignes

The Georges Descombes "Vieilles Vignes" cuvees are some of the most authentic and honest wines in the Beaujolais. The farming is organic and the winemaking is very traditional; using native yeasts, semi-carbonic maceration, and very little sulfur added at bottling. The 2021 Morgon VV is an extremely pretty wine from a vintage that brings out the lighter, more delicate side of Beaujolais, showing subtle high-toned black raspberry and tart cherry aromas with plum, violet, citrus and brown spice, really lovely. The black and red fruits continue on the palate with complex notes of blood orange, earth, mint and spice. The wine is dense and structured but bright and balanced, finishing with refreshing acidity and mineral flavors. Delicious now, this should be superb in three to five years, and should drink well until 2035.