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Everyone knows beer on tap, but do you know wine on tap ?

Instead of distributing via the bottle, wine is housed in recyclable kegs easy to use. Keykeg® allows a long conservation of wine while preserving its optimal quality.

A Keykeg® is :

• An airtight and light-tight bag
• A pressure vessel containing compressed air
• A 2-way valve: one for the wine, the other for the air

Technically, when the bag is filled by one valve, the air escapes through the other. And conversely, when the wine is drawn through one valve, the air compresses the bag. This patented system allows a long conservation of a Keykeg® even when opened. It works exactly like a barrel pressure system but with a plastic container system that is much lighter than a steel barrel.

The benefits of Keykeg® for our customers :

• Keeping the wine for a long time with a unique and modern system
• Serving the wine by the glass directly from the Keykeg® while guaranteeing an optimal and long lasting quality
• Participating for a positive ecological impact: once the keg is empty, it can be 100% recycled

If you have a restaurant, a wine bar, or a wine on tap project…

Contact us to know more about this unique concept and our wines available in Keykeg® !

Everyone knows beer on tap, but do you know wine on tap ?

Instead of distributing via the bottle, wine is housed in recyclable kegs easy to use. Keykeg® allows a long conservation of wine while preserving its optimal quality.

A Keykeg® is :

• An airtight and light-tight bag
• A pressure vessel containing compressed air
• A 2-way valve: one for the wine, the other for the air

Technically, when the bag is filled by one valve, the air escapes through the other. And conversely, when the wine is drawn through one valve, the air compresses the bag. This patented system allows a long conservation of a Keykeg® even when opened. It works exactly like a barrel pressure system but with a plastic container system that is much lighter than a steel barrel.

The benefits of Keykeg® for our customers :

• Keeping the wine for a long time with a unique and modern system
• Serving the wine by the glass directly from the Keykeg® while guaranteeing an optimal and long lasting quality
• Participating for a positive ecological impact: once the keg is empty, it can be 100% recycled

If you have a restaurant, a wine bar, or a wine on tap project…

Contact us to know more about this unique concept and our wines available in Keykeg® !

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"Situated in the Beaujolais vineyards for a century, the family-owned negociant Vins Descombe is developing a winegrowing business while ensuring a positive impact on the environment.

For a few years, the company Vins Descombe is developing and modernizing.

Marine Descombe, the fifth generation describes this independent family business, established in the Beaujolais region since 1905 as "A historic domain which works like a start-up". Since she joined the company in 2013, at 23 years old, the young woman has wanted to give a "new dynamic" to the business accompanied with her brother and husband.

"Since 2017, we acquired vineyards," very attached to the Beaujolais vineyards, the company bought 32 hectares. Firstly they acquired The Château de Pougelon with Beaujolais Villages appellations and then parcels in Brouilly and Morgon crus. Marine describes the company as a "hybrid company”, with their vineyards and their negociant business.

"In the estate, there was nothing because everything was sold to the cooperative. So, we had to create a team and buy equipment" These acquisitions in the Beaujolais region were completed by the Domaine Passy le Clou with 30 hectares in Chablis, and 3 hectares in Saint Joseph, whose the first production is expected for next year. All the production of the estates is vinified on the premises and sold in bottles.

HEV, Organic and more

This company of thirty employees is ecologically conscious. "Our estates are HEV (High Environmental Value) certified and we will start their organic conversion next year," says Marine Descombe, who wants to continue to improve biodiversity by planting trees, hedges.

This new ecological dynamic concerns the entire production line : the house decided to eliminate the use of the varnished for its BIBs.  "We use kraft cardboard with water-based inks, which are more environmentally friendly," explains the young CEO. Supported by new marketing strategies to modernize the ranges, these changing were "very well received by customers".

Published on Vitisphère by Bérengère LAFEUILLE.

ALL OUR WINES

A perfect food and wine pairing by Celine Rivier with her Parmigiana-style eggplant gratin with our Tube Attitude rosé.

What she says about it:

 "This gratin will be just perfect served with a glass of chilled Tube Attitude rosé from Descombe Wines. A rosé with floral and fruity notes, made from 100% Syrah. A fresh and accessible wine which is also delicious as an aperitif, with pizza or a barbecue for the nice days. "

An article from the blog “Les Pépites de Noisettes” by Céline Rivier

Vins Descombe wishes you a Happy New Year and the best things for 2021!

In 2021, join us in the "tube attitude" !!

Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 released ! With our estate Château de Pougelon, we make a Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, that come from a part of our Beaujolais-Villages vines. We search for a fresh, fruity and pleasant wine, but we also have a bit of structure to keep our DNA.

The famous Wine Enthusiast magazine have rated our Chablis and Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2018 from Domaine Passy le Clou.

Chablis 2018 : 90/100
Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2018 : 92/100

Our Morgon 2018 Château de Pougelon has been awarded by Two Stars and a special mention of the jury "coup de coeur" in the new Hachette Guide 2021.

Two Stars rewarding an outstanding wine !

Congrats too for Petit-Chablis 2017 Domaine Passy le Clou who's received One Star.

The « Tube » or Type H takes us back to the 60's when Vins Descombe used to make deliveries to local bars and restaurants with this striking truck. It's a piece of family history! It represents an era and an attitude... You too can join in the Tube Attitude.

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Our Fleurie 2018 and Beaujolais-Villages 2018 will be listed on the popular Hachette Wine Guide 2020. A high recognition for our Beaujolais fine wines !

2 references of our Château de Pougelon have been awarded by the Mâcon 2019 Wine Contest ( Concours des Grands Vins de Mâcon):

•  Juliénas 2018 Château de Pougelon - Gold Medal
•  Beaujolais Villages 2018 - Silver Medal

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Saint Amour 2017 Florent Descombe:

 “While the wine has all the bright red fruits you would expect from this  appellation, it also has a firmly tannic edge that will allow it to age. It is ripe with fruitiness and acidity to match”

Morgon 2017 Florent Descombe:

“From the famous Côte du Py vineyard, this wine has considerable structure. Its black fruits and rich tannins are typical of this granite terroir. The wine also has juicy red fruits that are developing and will come to dominate from 2019.”

Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2017 Domaine Passy le Clou:

“This wine comes from a small parcel of vines in this 75-acre estate. A touch of caramel fills out the rich palate and gives weight to the citrus and apple flavors and tight minerality. A young wine, it needs to age. Drink from 2020”

Marine Descombe and our China Sales team were pleased to present Vins Descombe at the Tang Jiu Hui exhibition, in Chengdu ( China).

Chengdu has been recorded as one of the city with highest economic growth: a good opportunity to meet new Chinese customers, and introduce our company in the western Chinese market.