In the glass
What it pairs with
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Tartiflette
Racy acidity cuts through the reblochon-and-potato richness. -
Saucisson sec lyonnais
Crunchy Gamay cherry is a textbook partner for air-dried sausage. -
Tomme de Savoie
Light body complements the gentle alpine cheese without overpowering.
History
Eau Forte ('strong water', an etching technique) reflects Lapalu's belief that Beaujolais AOC fruit, when farmed well and vinified naturally, can achieve the same depth of expression as higher appellations at fraction the price.
- 2008 — Eau Forte first released as Lapalu's natural Beaujolais AOC
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Beaujolais AOC
- Oak
- No wood; concrete tank fermentation and élevage
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)