Domaine LAFARGE-VIAL (Beaujolais) -- 2018 Tasted from Tank Samples

This is the Beaujolais estate of Frédéric and Chantal (née Vial) Lafarge of Domaine Michel Lafarge in Volnay. Like the Volnay estate, it is run organically and biodynamically.

The wines were tasted just prior to bottling. The alcohols are in the range of 12.5-13.0º. About 25-28% whole clusters were used in the wines; what destemming took place was done by hand. I am not a fan of much of what I have tasted from 2018 in the Beaujolais, but these wines are a pleasant exception, showing very well with good finesse and freshness. (Continue reading here.)