From Eight Generations of Earth, Smoke, and Cherry Skin
If you’re familiar with the importer Louis/Dressner, you know their reputation: they seek out real wine from real people—growers who farm responsibly, work by hand, ferment with native yeasts, and bottle wines that speak clearly of their terroir. Dressner has long championed the best of Beaujolais, especially the crus of Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent, and the Desvignes family is central to that mission. For them, Beaujolais is not a trend—it’s a lifelong commitment to traditional winemaking at the highest level.
La Voûte Saint-Vincent is the gateway cuvée at Desvignes, made from several old-vine parcels in the Douby section of Morgon, just beneath the famous Côte du Py. Here, sandy granitic soils yield a more supple expression of Morgon without sacrificing complexity or depth. Aromatically, it’s stunning: wild cherries, cassis, dark earth, a hint of roast game, and a whisper of smoke. On the palate, there’s great concentration and clarity, with a vibrant core of fruit and just the right amount of structure to age gracefully.
The Desvignes family has worked this land for eight generations. Louis-Claude, who passed away in 2021, was a defining figure in the region—both for his animated personality and his quietly rigorous approach in the cellar. His children, Claude-Emmanuel and Louis-Benoît, took over in the early 2000s and have only elevated the estate’s stature. Today, all wines are estate-bottled, certified organic, and made with minimal intervention. Fermentations are long and gentle, allowing for full flavor extraction without sacrificing finesse. It’s the classic semi-carbonic Beaujolais style, executed with discipline and care.
This wine lives up to the Dressner ethos: transparent, alive, and uncompromising. It honors tradition while feeling utterly fresh. Whether you’re a longtime fan of cru Beaujolais or just getting started, La Voûte Saint-Vincent is the kind of wine that reminds you why Morgon matters. And why importers like Dressner matter just as much.
Regular Price: $29.99
NET Price: $21.98