COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine de Bel-Air
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jean Marc Lafont Beaujolais Blanc is a distinctive white wine from the Beaujolais region, where Chardonnay is rarely planted, making up only about 2% of the appellation. The wine is produced by Domaine de Bel-Air, a historic estate with a legacy spanning nearly 170 years, now managed by Jean-Marc and Annick Lafont. Situated on the border of Burgundy, the estate's vineyards are planted on clay and limestone soils, ideal for Chardonnay cultivation. The vineyards are located on steep slopes, necessitating manual vineyard work. The estate follows integrated vine growing and organic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
13-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Only 2% of Beaujolais is planted with Chardonnay.
Fact 02
Domaine de Bel-Air has been in the same family for nearly 170 years.
Fact 03
Vineyards are on steep slopes (20-38%), requiring hand cultivation.
Fact 04
The estate employs integrated vine growing and organic farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Jean Marc Lafont Beaujolais Blanc begins with hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes. The grapes are gently pressed, and the resulting must is fermented in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months in stainless steel. This approach is part of the estate's philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to produce healthy grapes and allow the natural expression of the terroir. The vineyard practices include integrated vine growing, organic farming, and sustainable methods.
