Domaine Lafarge-Vial ★ 4.7
Joint project between the Lafarge family of Volnay Burgundy and the Vial family of Fleurie. Brings Burgundy precision to Beaujolais, farming biodynamically for pure, mineral Gamay.
Small Fleurie domaine farming granite parcels above the village, producing elegant, rose-and-violet-scented Gamay with a long finish typical of the appellation.
Address: Fleurie, 69820 Fleurie, France, Beaujolais
Joint project between the Lafarge family of Volnay Burgundy and the Vial family of Fleurie. Brings Burgundy precision to Beaujolais, farming biodynamically for pure, mineral Gamay.
Morgon village estate producing traditional, schist-influenced Gamay with the earthy, iron-mineral character that defines the appellation's most structured wines.
Saint-Amour estate producing fragrant, cherry-forward Gamay from the northernmost cru, a favourite on Valentines Day menus for its evocative name and approachable style.
Small Julienas estate producing spiced, full-flavoured Gamay on the granite and schist slopes of this Saone-et-Loire cru shared between the Rhone and Saone-et-Loire departments.
Moulin-a-Vent estate named for the iconic windmill that anchors the appellation. Produces structured, age-worthy Gamay from the granite and manganese soils that give Moulin-a-Vent its power.
Family domaine in Moulin-a-Vent run by the Diochon family, farming old vines on granite and manganese soils to produce serious, age-worthy Gamay with mineral depth.
Joint project between the Lafarge family of Volnay Burgundy and the Vial family of Fleurie. Brings Burgundy precision to Beaujolais, farming biodynamically for pure, mineral Gamay.