{"title":"Marine Descombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhenever you see the “Descombes” name on a bottle of Beaujolais, your mind might naturally jump to Georges Descombes, the legendary natural winemaker of Morgon. But let's clear that up right away: Marine Descombe is not related to Georges. Instead, she is the brilliant fifth-generation driving force behind her own family's historic estate, and the custodian of the beautiful Château de Pougelon. She took the reins of the family business in her twenties and has been quietly pushing the boundaries of quality, farming with deep respect for the environment and crafting wines that offer incredible purity and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marine-descombe-beaujolais-villages-2022-750ml","title":"Marine Descombe Beaujolais-Villages 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarine Descombe runs Vins Descombe in Brouilly, a family operation dating back to 1905 — she's the first woman to head the winery and one of the most respected young vignerons in Beaujolais. Her Villages-level Gamay is sourced from the granite-rich slopes around Saint-Etienne-des-Oullieres, where the Descombes also own Chateau de Pougelon. The 2022 is the warmer-vintage version of her style: a fresh, crunchy red full of strawberry, rhubarb, and a whiff of black pepper, with the tension and lift that make Beaujolais such easy company at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company [SWC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41983385141283,"sku":"SF-4-SWC--022726-63","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1208\/0163\/files\/Bottle-of-Marine-Descombe-Beaujolais-Villages-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-SF.jpg?v=1772665386"},{"product_id":"marine-descombe-morgon-2022-750ml","title":"Marine Descombe Morgon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorgon is the most muscular of the Beaujolais crus, famous for the iron-rich blue schist of the Cote du Py and Gamay that ages like Burgundy. Marine Descombe's 2022 leans into that depth: it's darker and more focused than her Julienas, with concentrated black-fruit aromas and a savory, ferrous core. The mouthfeel fills out fully on day two — a wine that rewards a decant and a hearty meal. From a producer who, despite still being early in her career, has already earned a place among Beaujolais' most exciting new voices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company [SWC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41983385272355,"sku":"SF-4-SWC--022726-67","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1208\/0163\/files\/Bottle-of-Marine-Descombe-Morgon-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-SF.jpg?v=1772665389"},{"product_id":"marine-descombe-beaujolais-blanc-2023-750ml","title":"Marine Descombe Beaujolais Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarine Descombe (not to be confused with Georges Descombes) is the fourth-generation force behind her family's Brouilly-based domaine, where she now oversees every aspect of farming and winemaking. Her Beaujolais Blanc comes from the limestone-rich Pierres Dorees in the south of the region — a stretch of golden stone that's quietly become one of France's best-kept Chardonnay secrets. Twelve months on the fine lees gives the wine a creamy texture without sacrificing nerve, and the result is fresh, juicy, and effortlessly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company [SWC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41983385337891,"sku":"SF-4-SWC--022726-62","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1208\/0163\/files\/Bottle-of-Marine-Descombe-Beaujolais-Blanc-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-SF.jpg?v=1772665390"},{"product_id":"marine-descombe-fleurie-2023-750ml","title":"Marine Descombe Fleurie 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf the ten Beaujolais crus, Fleurie has long been the most romanticized — granite, pink-tinged soils, and a knack for producing Gamay with the silk and perfume of fine Burgundy. Marine Descombe's take leans into that florality. The 2023 is supple and aromatic, all violets and crushed raspberry, with the kind of weightless, perfumed lift that Fleurie does better than anywhere else. A reminder that this woman, who became the first female winemaker on Forbes' Femmes 40 list in 2024, is just as deft with the crus as she is with everyday Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company [SWC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41983385600035,"sku":"SF-4-SWC--022726-65","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1208\/0163\/files\/Bottle-of-Marine-Descombe-Fleurie-2023-Red-Wine-Flatiron-SF.jpg?v=1772665393"},{"product_id":"marine-descombe-julienas-2020","title":"Marine Descombe Julienas 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulienas sits at the northern edge of the Beaujolais crus, where the soils shift from granite to a complex patchwork of schist and blue stone. Marine Descombe's 2020 is deeper-toned and a little more savory than her Fleurie or Morgon — perfumed raspberry and red currant up front, with hints of black tea, dried herbs, and slightly grippy tannins giving the wine real cut. Five years on, it's hitting a sweet spot: still bright, but with the secondary notes coming into focus. Beaujolais that wants a roast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company [SWC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41990487310371,"sku":"SF-4-SWC--030426-64","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1208\/0163\/files\/Bottle-of-Marine-Descombe-Julienas-2020-Red-Wine-Flatiron-SF.jpg?v=1772665407"}],"url":"https:\/\/sf.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/marine-descombe.oembed","provider":"Flatiron SF","version":"1.0","type":"link"}