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Domaine Descombe

🍷 Domaine Descombe: Five Generations of Winemaking Passion

Founded in 1905 in Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières, at the foot of Mont Brouilly, Domaine Descombe is a family-run estate now led by the fifth generation: Marine, Kévin, and François Descombe. Originally rooted in Beaujolais, the estate has expanded into Burgundy, Rhône, Languedoc, and even internationally. It practices sustainable viticulture with a strong commitment to biodiversity and agroforestry.

🌿 Philosophy

  • Sustainable farming, gradual conversion to organic.

  • Respect for terroir, parcel-based vinification, balance of tradition and innovation.

  • Ambitious agroforestry program to enrich soils and protect crops.

🍇 Grapes and Style

  • Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot…

  • Approachable, precise, fruity wines that reflect each region’s character.

  • Appellations: Beaujolais-Villages, Brouilly, Morgon, Fleurie, Juliénas, Mâcon-Villages, Bourgogne, Côtes-du-Rhône…