Domaine de Lafayette
Domaine de Lafayette sits in Brouilly, the largest and most southerly cru of Beaujolais. The region's granite and volcanic soils give Gamay wines distinctive mineral character and structure. The domaine's Brouilly expresses the cru's signature profile: a wine of balance and depth, with the bright acidity and red-fruit core that define quality Beaujolais. Wine Enthusiast has rated the wine at 88.3 points. Brouilly itself occupies a unique position within Beaujolais—warmer than its northern neighbors, with terrain that slopes toward Mont Brouilly, a volcanic outcrop that moderates temperature and adds complexity to the fruit. The Gamay grape thrives here, yielding wines with enough substance to age gracefully while retaining the freshness that makes the region compelling.
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Wine Enthusiast