Damien Coquelet
ダミアン・コクレ
A rising star of natural Beaujolais mentored by Georges Descombes.
Damien Coquelet is a rising star in the Beaujolais region, establishing his domaine in 2007 at the age of 19. As the stepson of the renowned natural wine producer Georges Descombes, he was mentored by one of the masters of the region and makes his wines at the Descombes cellar in Villié-Morgon alongside his stepbrother Kevin Descombes. He farms roughly nine hectares on granitic, sandy soils, including about four hectares on the celebrated Côte du Py in Morgon and two hectares in Chiroubles, emphasizing organic farming, hand harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and minimal intervention with little or no added sulfur. His wines are celebrated for their purity, vibrant fruit character, and elegant structure, reflecting the authentic terroir of Beaujolais.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of pure, terroir-driven Gamay and those who appreciate low-intervention natural wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Damien Coquelet considered a natural wine producer?
- Yes, he follows natural winemaking practices, including organic farming, hand harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and minimal intervention with little or no sulfur added at bottling.
- What is his relationship with Georges Descombes?
- Damien Coquelet is the stepson of Georges Descombes and learned his winemaking philosophy directly from him. He makes his wines at the Descombes winery in Villié-Morgon alongside Georges and his stepbrother Kevin Descombes.
- Which appellations does he primarily work with?
- He primarily produces wines from the Chiroubles and Morgon appellations, including old-vine parcels on Morgon's famed Côte du Py, plus Beaujolais-Villages and Beaujolais.
- How large are his vineyard holdings?
- He farms roughly nine hectares on granitic, sandy soils, including about four hectares on the Côte du Py in Morgon and two hectares in Chiroubles.