2020 Georges Descombes Fleurie Vieilles Vignes
2020 Georges Descombes Fleurie Vieilles Vignes

2020 Georges Descombes Fleurie Vieilles Vignes

Georges Descombes |Beaujolais |Gamay
One of the finest expressions of Fleurie from any producer in the region - one of Beaujolais greatest wines.
4.5
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Description

Fleurie has a reputation for being one of the most ethereal crus of Beaujolais and few capture the personality of this site like Georges Descombes.

This is one of his most sought-after cuveés. Hailing from old vines in the Grille-Midi section of the vineyard, this is a soft, enchanting red wine of beauty and personality.

It's fine boned but shows great intensity and firmness of tannin. Succulent red fruits, like cherries and strawberries picked fresh from the garden, and a billowy perfume of flowers, fresh herbs and newly-tilled earth.

Truly one of the great Fleuries, year-in-year-out.

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
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2 reviews
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    Paul O.
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    1 year ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great complexity

    Beautiful complexity. Fragrant on the nose, bright fruit and well incorporated tannins to provide some grip on the back pallet. Drunk great on opening with minimal air. Didn’t benefit from being open for a couple of days, went backwards.

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    Sharon D.
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    4 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Succulent, beautiful wine

    Comparisons between pinot noirs and gamay are blown away by this vine because of it’s essential loveliness. Such a pleasure to drink, any analysis seems trite.

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Beaujolais in late January makes for an eerie landscape. The gray, cloudy skies are set against hectares of dead earth dotted with lines of stunted, gnarly vines, pruned down for the dormant stages of winter. In the morning, fog rolls over and down the hillsides and the wet clay sticks to your shoes with a vengence. It's a great time to see the stark differences between conventional and organic farming. Even in the cold of January, the vineyards of Georges Descombes have a bright, green ground cover with small flowers just beginning to bloom. His vines looked like they were still sleeping as the earth slowly wakes up. The conventional vineyards look just like the surface of the moon...


This superb wine is from the famed Grille-Midi section of Fleurie - Yvon Metras has his vines here too. This has a super granite/floral nose that is very attractive, particularly the top notes of strawberries and violets. This is a super bottle; sweet, fresh, crunchy - perfect balance and super length. .

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Gamay
Country France
Region Beaujolais
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Cork

Georges Descombes


Georges Descombes, son of a Beaujolais vigneron, drew inspiration for his label from Marcel Lapierre's legendary wines. Taking the reins in 1988, he manages 15 hectares across Beaujolais regions, firmly aligning with the "natural" movement and holding organic certification—a rarity among peers. Georges implements a hands-off approach, hand-harvesting whole clusters, slow-pressing in an antique vertical press, and fermenting with natural yeasts in a low-temperature semi-carbonic maceration. Minimal sulfur is used.

Recognized as the unofficial fifth member of Beaujolais' "Gang of Four," Georges elevates traditional farming to new heights, certifying both inherited and acquired vineyards as organic. His wines, celebrated for exceptional quality, rank among Beaujolais' finest. The masterful winemaking, rooted in excellent farming, reveals beautifully complex aromas. The palate, showcasing gorgeous fruit unaffected by excess sulfur dioxide, delivers impeccably balanced, clean, and enduringly long wines. Georges Descombes' commitment to organic viticulture and hands-off winemaking solidifies his position as a leader among Beaujolais' natural producers.

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