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Lafarge-Vial
Fleurie · Beaujolais · France
The Lafarge family, led by Michel (who passed away in 2020), is best known for their iconic domaine in Volnay, in the Côte de Beaune. Michel and his son Frédéric were pioneers of biodynamics and have always championed viticulture that respects the vine and its environment. In 2014, Frédéric Lafarge and his wife Chantal, along with their daughter Clotilde, ventured into the Beaujolais region, acquiring exceptional vineyards in Fleurie to establish the Lafarge-Vial estate. A long process of rehabilitating these 4 hectares of vineyards began, all cultivated biodynamically.
“The wines are vinified in the Burgundian style, but always adapted to Gamay.”
The grapes are de-stemmed and aged for nearly a year. Work in the vineyard is as passionate as in Volnay, and the wines exhibit remarkable soul and depth with admirable ageing potential.
