Wine for sale: Louis-Claude Desvignes
Louis-Claude Desvignes
Unmissable! This is one of the most respected domains in the Beaujolais, listed in the TOP10 producers of the year by Bettane&Dessauve (2018). A historic family estate in Morgon (since 1712), the wines of domain Louis Claude Desvignes (in organic conversion) will win you over with their personality and great aging potential. An essential signature in Morgon!
Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes is located in Villié-Morgon and has been managed by Claude-Emmanuelle Desvignes and his brother Louis-Benoît, who represent the 8th generation of the family, since 2002. The vineyard is 14 hectares with vines around 60 years old both in Douby and the Côte de Py. Each plot is vinified separately so that they better embody their individual terroir. Since 2023, Louis-Claude Desvigne has been certified organic. They also undergo a long maturation process. This domain produces beautiful examples of Morgon terroirs and undoubtedly holds a place amongst the best domains in Beaujolais.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY...
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
“Louis-Benoît et Claude-Emmanuelle Desvignes are worthy heirs to the eponymous domain. Their young age contrasts sharply with their extensive experience as winemakers, and the recent vintages serve only to confirm the great maturity of style realized by this mighty partnership. […] The result is unequivocal and unanimous: the Desvignes are making exceptional wine and have established themselves as the flagship domain of the Beaujolais.
LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE
“The style of the wines has proven to be uncompromising: their identity and sophistication wholly showcasing the cru’s various terroirs. The soil is tilled. Each parcel is vinified separately, and the sorting of grapes is very strict. Given their traditional vinification and long élevage over the course of two winters, these wines will need time to slowly evolve in the bottle.”
