{"title":"Great Beaujolais from Chamonard, Descombes, Desvignes, Burgaud and More!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"terres-dorees-22-beauj-blanc","title":"Terres Dorees (Jean-Paul Brun) 2022 Beaujolais Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Paul Brun's Chardonnay comes from 35 year-old vines grown on sandy clay and limestone soils in the southern Beaujolais  and is raised in stainless steel (no oak). Bright aromas of peach, apricot, lemon zest, and thyme lead to flavors of pure white fruits, juicy lime, crisp orange blossom, subtle herbal undertones, and a long chalky finish. Paired with salad, seafood, chicken, goat milk cheeses, or nothing at all, this is a beautiful choice and great value in white Burgundy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588906021089,"sku":"08980601263","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/TerresDorees2022BeaujolaisBlanc-FB.jpg?v=1727443409"},{"product_id":"terres-dorees-22-lancien","title":"Terres Dorees (Jean-Paul Brun) 2022 Beaujolais l'Ancien Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp\u003eL'Ancien comes from Jean Paul Brun's home village of Charnay in the southern Beaujolais. The vines range in age from 40 to 60 years old and are planted on slopes sporting the area's signature sandy clay-limestone soils, featuring the particular local \"dorée\" or \"golden\" limestone that is laden with iron. These older vines have always been farmed organically and harvested by hand and yield small, thick-skinned Gamay berries. As for all Terres Dorées reds, the vinification is traditional Burgundian rather than the normal carbonic maceration in Beaujolais. The 2022 shows a bright deep red color. The aromas are high-toned and ripe with red currant, raspberry and wild strawberry, quite bright and floral. The palate shows lush, ripe berry fruits backed by citrusy acidity, quite refreshing. The finish is long and sappy with bright red fruits and tart acidity - stock-up on this crowd-pleasing Beaujolais!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588931088609,"sku":"610373581046","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/TerresDorees2022L_ancienVV-FB.jpg?v=1743108541"},{"product_id":"descombes-georges-2022-brouilly","title":"Descombes, Georges 2022 Brouilly","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorges Descombes is one of the great producers of natural Beaujolais - the Descombes Brouilly comes from 3.5 hectares on steep slopes. Carbonic maceration with whole clusters then a slow vertical press to finish the fermentation. No additives, a small addition of SO2 before bottling. Based on last winter's tasting, the 2022 shows beautifully ripe but high-toned red fruits, with lovely aromas of cherry, strawberry, blackberry and violet with herbal and citrus notes. The palate is fresh and mineral, a bit lighter and brighter than the Morgon, very sapid and velvety, infused with berry fruits and citrusy acids, and the finish is long and elegant. Georges Descombes is one of the finest producers in the region over the last ten years, making consistently great wines that are completely affordable. This is a lovely food-friendly Brouilly to serve, quite cool, with chicken, pork, charcuterie and mild cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44684823232737,"sku":"031067","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Descombes-G-2022-Brouilly.jpg?v=1710957794"},{"product_id":"coudert-2023-fleurie-clos-de-la-roilette","title":"Coudert 2023 Fleurie \"Clos de la Roilette\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e2023 is an excellent vintage for Alain Coudert, reminiscent of the ripeness of 2022 but nicely balanced thanks to just enough rain in mid-summer. The wine shows aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and blackberry - very complex - with hints of blood orange, licorice and spice. The palate is dense and deep showing the Moulin-a-Vent side of Fleurie, with juicy black fruits backed with firm acidity and mineral flavors. The finish is long with sappy fruit liqueur and earthy acidity. It's a big wine but quite balanced and well-structured - open well in advance if drinking now, or cellar for three to five years then drink until 2035. This is a classic Clos de la Roilette, and is highly recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559891689697,"sku":"16265","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Coudert2023ClosdelaRoilette-FB.jpg?v=1727197071"},{"product_id":"lapalu-2023-cote-de-brouilly","title":"Lapalu 2023 Cote de Brouilly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mont Brouilly, a volcanic \"bump\" in the granite bedrocks of the Beaujolais, is a terroir of mineral-rich bluish rock with little or no soil, giving a quite different character to the wines. The Lapalu 2023 is from a one hectare parcel of old vines with northeast exposure, so late to ripen.  In the sometimes hot and sometimes rainy 2023 vintage, the results turned out very well - the wine shows a bright black\/red color and earthy aromas of blackberry, black cherry and red currant with violet, black pepper and citrus. The palate is dense and earthy with blackberry and black cherry, framed in firm acidity and quite prominent mineral flavors that continue in the well-structured finish. Still a young wine, this will drink well with grilled meats and stews, best with a long decant or three to five more years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45662927618273,"sku":"17423","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Lapalu2023CotedeBrouilly-FB.jpg?v=1725553688"},{"product_id":"descombes-georges-2023-morgon","title":"Descombes, Georges 2023 Morgon","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorges Descombes is one of the premiere vignerons in Beaujolais. His winemaking is very traditional; using native yeasts, semi-carbonic maceration, and very little sulfur added at bottling. The 2023 Morgon shows a bright, vivid red\/black color with earth, violet and citrus notes mingling with lovely raspberry and blackberry aromas. The palate is ripe, silky and well-structured with fresh, velvety raspberry, cherry and blackberry fruit, with earth and mineral notes bringing texture and length to the sappy, lingering finish. This is a beautiful Morgon to serve cool with farm chicken, grilled pork and lamb, cow cheeses and charcuterie over the next  4 - 5 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45986844934369,"sku":"21051","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/DescombesMorgon.jpg?v=1774055993"},{"product_id":"descombes-georges-2022-morgon-vieilles-vignes","title":"Descombes, Georges 2022 Morgon Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic version of the Descombes Morgon VV, showing ripe high-toned black raspberry and tart cherry aromas with plum, violet, citrus, earth and brown spice, really lovely. The elegant black and red fruits continue on the palate, which is quite saline and earthy as well, really showing the terroir. The wine is dense and structured but bright and balanced, finishing with refreshing acidity, citrus, cherry fruit, anise and mineral flavors. A recent bottle reminded us of why we consider the Descombes wines to be some of the best of the region. The fruit profile was beautifully developed and mature, the earthy flavors were well integrated on the mid-palate and in the long, mineral finish. Delicious now, this should be superb in three to five years, and should drink well till 2035 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46155180376289,"sku":"22337","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Descombes_G2022MorgonVV-FB.jpg?v=1741291499"},{"product_id":"chamonard-2020-morgon-le-clos-de-lys","title":"Chamonard 2020 Morgon Le Clos de Lys","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom four hectares of massale-selection, high density plantings ranging from 50 to 100 years of age in the lieu-dits of Chenes, Corcelette, and les Martillets. Jean-Claude Chanudet and his wife Geneviève (Chamonard) at Domaine Chamonard are making some of the finest wines in the Beaujolais. His father-in-law, Joseph Chamonard, was farming with organic methods and making wine in the Chauvet style along with his friends in Morgon, Guy Breton, Jean Thevenet, Marcel Lapierre and Jean Foillard. The 4 hectare estate is farmed with great care, although not certified organic, fermentations are with wild yeasts and aging is in large old casks and foudres. The wines are enjoyable young but have a great ability to age. The 2020 shows a medium red\/purple color with very pretty aromas of raspberry, tart cherry, and violet with citrus peel and wet earth. The palate shows sappy raspberry and cherry fruit with earth and mineral flavors, really showing the terroir. This is delicious now at 4 years, and shows a structure indicating ten to fifteen years of possible aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464350355681,"sku":"24619","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/chamonard-08.jpg?v=1726599965"},{"product_id":"descombes-georges-2022-chiroubles-vieilles-vignes","title":"Descombes, Georges 2022 Chiroubles Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandwiched between the appellations of Morgon and Fleurie, Chiroubles is slightly less famous than its two neighbors, and can occasionally be referred to as producing wines of less complexity, with a more immediate and obvious charm. Yet there is no lack of excitement in the vielles vignes (old vines) offerings from Georges Descombes, and the 2022 Chiroubles is no exception, and showing quite beautifully right now, though a decant definitely helps. The nose shows wonderful deep fruit notes of dark cherry, cherry liqueur, blackberry, dark forest fruit, raspberry, raspberry leaves, blackcurrant tea, and a hint of baking spice and nutmeg. The palate is fresh and energetic, with vibrant acidity and is both expressive and showing great intensity of flavor.  There is also a bit of earthiness and minerality, which balances well with the fruit and spice notes. A delicious bottle now, this will only get better in the next 5 to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464476053729,"sku":"24620","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/DescombesChiroublesVV.jpg?v=1747089418"},{"product_id":"desvignes-louis-claude-2023-morgon-javernieres-aux-pierres","title":"Desvignes, Louis-Claude 2023 Morgon Javernieres \"Aux Pierres\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e2020 was the first vintage from this new parcel in the historic lieu-dit of Javernières at the foot of the famous Côte du Py hill. \"Aux Pierres\" comes from this 0.57-hectare plot of 90-year-old vines on a steep, east-facing slope. The soils are iron-rich, red clay with schist, pyrite and decomposed volcanic rocks. The wine is aged in 30-hectoliter concrete egg for 10 months. The Desvignes family considers \"Aux Pierres\" to be a true vin de garde. While we loved the austere elegance and depth of the 2021 \"Aux Pierres,\" it has taken the more \"solaire\" and generous vintages of 2022 and 2023 to bring out the greatness in these old vines and this unique terroir. Enjoy this gorgeous Morgon over the next 15 years!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464544800993,"sku":"24621","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Desvignes2022AuxPieresJaverniere.jpg?v=1710279673"},{"product_id":"desvignes-louis-claude-2023-morgon-chateau-gaillard","title":"Desvignes, Louis-Claude 2023 Morgon Chateau Gaillard","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Gaillard is a lieu-dit in the NE corner of Morgon in the climat of Douby, along the Fleurie border. Desvignes used to include this 1.03-hectare plot of 80-year-old, south-facing vines in their entry-level \"La Voûte Saint-Vincent,\" but its strong old-vine character warranted its separation starting in 2020. The vines are planted on sandy granite soils, are certified-organic and harvested by hand. We loved the 2022 and the 2023 is again superb, perhaps with a bit more density and darker fruit than the 2022. \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, very focused, gaining density toward the finish with a dash of black pepper that prolongs length. Outstanding. (Drink between 2026-2039).\" Vinous \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471666499809,"sku":"24742","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Desvignes2022MorgonChateauGaillard.jpg?v=1714755172"},{"product_id":"desvignes-louis-claude-2023-morgon-javernieres","title":"Desvignes, Louis-Claude 2023 Morgon Javernières","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaude-Emannuelle and Louis-Benoit are the seventh generation of winemakers at Desvignes and the domain was one of the first in Morgon to \"estate-bottle\" beginning in 1955. \"The spirit of our vinification is between the Beaujolais carbonic maceration and a Burgundy vinification,\" she says. The parcel \"Javernieres,\" on the lower southeast corner of the Cote de Py, is considered by the Desvignes as their best terroir. Here the thicker topsoil with more clay and iron oxide gives a more generous wine. The 2023 is drinking beautifully already, showing a deep red\/garnet color, with aromas of black raspberry, cherry and strawberry, floral and elegant. The palate is beautifully textured with chalky red and black fruits with floral, spice and citrus notes. This has an elegant and full-bodied roundness, but with the acidity and tannin to allow medium-term aging.  Serve a bit cool and enjoy now, best after 3 to 5 years and then until 2035+ -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Lillie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471712669921,"sku":"24743","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Desvignes_Louis-Claude2022BeaujolaisJavernieres.jpg?v=1717181616"},{"product_id":"burgaud-2022-morgon-cote-du-py-javernieres","title":"Burgaud, Jean-Marc 2022 Morgon Cote du Py \"Javernieres\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Javernières\" is a beautiful parcel on the south-east corner of the Cote de Py, where the thicker topsoil with more clay and iron oxide gives a more generous wine. The 2022 from Burgaud is powerful and dense, but with a lovely freshness not typical in this rather warm vintage. Perhaps more forward than the Desvignes' version, the wine shows gorgeous red and black fruits in a quite velvety style, but is certainly structured enough for 5 to 10 years of cellaring. 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Serve this quite cool with outdoor meals this summer - it's a perfect quaffing Beaujolais, and a great value!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494615765217,"sku":"3760124220056","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/BurgaudLantignie.png?v=1748098685"}],"url":"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/collections\/great-beaujolais-from-chamonard-descombes-desvignes-burgaud-and-more.oembed","provider":"Chambers Street Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}