Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 CACOFFER If you think Syrah has

If you think Syrah has to be serious

and honest—a style that rewards food pairing more than contemplation

and tobacco resolving into a long

On the nose

which allowed us to produce a wine that is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 CACOFFER If you think Syrah hasJulienas 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