Georges Duboeuf, a man not given to false propaganda concerning his wines, believes that the 2000 Morgon Jean Descombes is the finest he has tasted. It bursts from the glass with pure red/black fruit and stone aromas. On the palate, this medium to full-bodied wine is gorgeously refined, broad, and beautifully balanced. It offers loads of cherries, sweet blackberries, and plums in its serious yet forward personality. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2007. Bravo! to Georges Duboeuf for this impressive line-up of wines, and for the fact that he has remained true to his goal of delivering high quality at consumer friendly prices. Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel (914) 251-9463, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121.

Cinnamon and vanilla notes weave through the copious amounts of black cherry and blackberry fruit, with a fleshy, brambly finish that should unwind right in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Drink now through 2002.??–JM??Region: France / Beaujolais / Morgon Select to Add

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