Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 CACOFFER achieves remarkable finesse

achieves remarkable finesse

Grapes are hand-crushed and whole-cluster fermented with natural yeasts

zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Cakebread's prized estate vineyards across Napa's coolest and warmest zones

floral profile with yellow-fruit purity that's anything but restrained

La Hormiga ("the ant") comes from iron-rich red clay on the Duero's right bank

Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 CACOFFER achieves remarkable finesseJulienas 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