2020 Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon

World-renowned Crozes Hermitage producer, Alain Graillot and sons Maxime & Antoine looked north to Beaujolais for a new winemaking venture, acquiring Domaine de Fa in 2013, with their first vintage appearing the following year. The family had a long-term home in the area so making wine in the region was a natural progression.

Roche Guillon is a single vineyard, one of the highest in elevation in the Fleurie appellation. The vineyards are in steep terrain, west facing and planted in Clay-limestone soil. Whole cluster fermentation, with a semi-carbonic maceration, then aged in 1-3 year old foudre. Winery is certified organic, in conversion to biodynamic.

Tasting Notes:

"Grown in the Roche Guillon sector, lovely fresh medium deep rosy colour. Rich and juicy, this is so good, just my style and with great length. Uncomplicated, adorable Burgundy without any pretensions at being dressed up into something else. By some way the best Fleurie I have tasted from this domaine. 5-STAR WINE."
- April 22, 2022, Jasper Morris