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Explore the exquisite wines of Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes, a renowned Beaujolais producer known for its expressive and terroir-driven Gamay wines. Located in the prestigious Morgon appellation, the winery crafts elegant and complex wines that highlight the unique characteristics of the region. Browse our selection to buy Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes wines online and add these refined, artisanal Beaujolais wines to your collection.      
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  • Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon La Voûte Saint-Vincent 2022-Red Wine-World Wine

    Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon La Voûte Saint-Vincent 2022

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  • Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Beaujolais Rouge L'aube à Javernières 2022-Red Wine-World Wine
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    Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Beaujolais Rouge L'aube à Javernières 2022

    $41.66
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  • Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Côte du Py Javernières LES IMPENITENTS (limited) 2018-Red Wine-World Wine
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    Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Côte du Py Javernières LES IMPENITENTS (limited) 2018

    $89.23
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  • Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Château Gaillard 2022-Red Wine-World Wine

    Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Château Gaillard 2022

    $58.65
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  • Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Montpelain 2022-Red Wine-World Wine

    Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Montpelain 2022

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Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes is a family-run winery located in the heart of Beaujolais, specifically in the Morgon appellation, one of the region’s most esteemed areas for producing high-quality Gamay wines. The estate is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking practices, with a focus on expressing the distinctive terroir Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes is a family-run winery located in the heart of Beaujolais, specifically in the Morgon appellation, one of the region’s most esteemed areas for producing high-quality Gamay wines. The estate is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking practices, with a focus on expressing the distinctive terroir of the Morgon vineyards. The winery’s old vines, some of which are over 100 years old, produce wines that are deep, complex, and capable of ageing, offering flavours of red berries, spices, and a characteristic minerality. Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes is celebrated for crafting wines that balance freshness with structure, making them a true reflection of the Morgon appellation’s potential for producing refined and long-lasting Beaujolais wines. read more... less

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What kinds of wines are Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes known for?
Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes is known for producing exceptional Gamay wines, specifically from the prestigious Morgon appellation in Beaujolais. The estate is celebrated for its terroir-driven wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the region’s granite and schist soils. Morgon is renowned for producing Gamay wines with a fuller body, more depth, and ageing potential compared to other Beaujolais wines. The wines from Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes are typically rich and complex, featuring flavours of red berries, spices, and earthy minerality. These wines offer a refined balance between freshness and structure, making them ideal for both early drinking and cellaring.

Where are Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes wines made?
Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes wines are made in the Morgon appellation of Beaujolais, located in the southern part of Burgundy, France. Morgon is one of the ten crus of Beaujolais, known for its distinctive terroir of granite and schist soils, which impart unique mineral qualities to the wines. The vineyards of Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes benefit from these soils, as well as the region’s temperate climate, which allows the Gamay grapes to ripen slowly, developing complexity and balanced acidity. The estate’s vineyards, some of which include century-old vines, are carefully managed with respect for tradition and the environment, producing wines that authentically express the terroir of Morgon.

What are the best Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes wines?
Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes is particularly known for its exceptional Morgon wines, with standout cuvées including Morgon Côte du Py and Morgon Javernières. The Morgon Côte du Py is a flagship wine, offering powerful structure, deep flavours of black fruits, and a distinctive mineral finish from the region’s volcanic soils. Another highlight is the Morgon Javernières, which comes from a single vineyard and is known for its silky texture, refined tannins, and notes of red berries and spices. Both wines are highly regarded for their ageing potential, with the ability to develop even more complexity over time. These cuvées exemplify the estate’s commitment to quality and tradition.

Are Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes wines affordable?
Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes wines offer excellent value for the quality and craftsmanship involved in their production. Positioned in the mid-range, they are generally affordable compared to many wines from Burgundy, while still offering the depth and complexity associated with wines from top Beaujolais crus. Their Morgon wines, particularly Côte du Py and Javernières, are considered some of the best examples of Beaujolais winemaking and provide an accessible entry point to age-worthy, terroir-driven wines. For those looking to explore high-quality Beaujolais without the premium price tag of other Burgundy wines, Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes represents a great option.
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