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Fleurie Clos Vernay LAFARGE-VIAL Bourgogne rouge 2022

Red Burgundy LAFARGE-VIAL

€23,50 / 75cl inc. VAT

In 2022, the Fleurie Clos Vernay displays a vibrant freshness and remarkable tension, signatures of a vintage full of promise. The nose opens with notes of wild berries and a subtle touch of sandalwood, while the palate reveals a straight length and a purity of fruit that announce a certain aging potential.

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Appellation: Beaujolais
Region: Beaujolais
Country: France
Grape varieties: Gamay
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Wine Advocate Tasting Note

The 2022 Fleurie Clos Vernay, from a terroir of pink granite and quartz, is open on the nose with notes of candied pomegranate, blueberry, violets, sweet pea blossoms and dried ginger. The palate mirrors these same aromas with a velvety concentration, lifted and texturized with fine-grained tannins. Aged for 15 months in 228- and 350-liter barrels, this medium to full-bodied wine still holds a tensile demeanor, suggesting potential for further aging over the next few years.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Domaine Lafarge Vial embodies a successful alliance between Burgundy and Beaujolais, uniting the expertise of two passionate winemaking families. The story takes root in the Côte de Beaune with Domaine Michel Lafarge, a benchmark in Volnay for several generations. Building on this Burgundian heritage, Frédéric Lafarge partnered with his wife, Chantal Vial-Lafarge, to found this unique estate. The heart of Lafarge Vial beats in the Beaujolais, on the lands of Chiroubles, but happily extends to the appellations of Fleurie and Côte de Brouilly. The estate's red wines are distinguished by their vibrant fruit and natural elegance, with an approach inspired by the finest Burgundian methods. This precision is found in the particularly seductive Fleurie Clos Vernay, as well as in the single-parcel Fleurie cuvées such as 'Joie du Palais' and Bel Air. The estate also offers a fruity and indulgent Chiroubles, and a Côte de Brouilly with a more refined and mineral profile. A beautiful family adventure that perfectly marries Burgundian seriousness with the freshness and charm of the Beaujolais. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Domaine Lafarge Vial Fleurie Clos Vernay, Domaine Lafarge Vial Fleurie, and Domaine Lafarge Vial Côte de Brouilly—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the house.

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