"Nearly 8 hectares of decomposed granite were mobilized to produce this magnificent cuvée, which has all the qualities of a remarkable Brouilly: length, balance, intensity, tannic structure enhanced by a beautiful and complex aromatic expression... A success that is all the more commendable given that the 2023 vintage was not an easy one. Thomas and Pierre Laforest's inspired handling of carbonic maceration". (Guide Hachette 2025)
Features
Estate
Domaine Laforest
Vintage
2023
Designation
Brouilly
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay (40 ans de moyenne d'âge)
Terroirs
Sandy soils with poor granite decomposition
Viticulture
HVE 3
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Carbonic maceration
Breeding
In tank
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby colour
Nose
Red fruits (raspberry, cherry and redcurrant), warm spices, violet
Mouth
Round and harmonious, well-balanced, good length, very fresh, hint of minerality
Serve
Between 15 and 17°C
Drink before
2027
Guard
5 years
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with eggs en meurette, a charcuterie board, traditional Sunday chicken and potatoes...
Domaine Laforest
Brouilly
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2025) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Nearly 8 hectares of decomposed granite soil were mobilized to produce this magnificent cuvée, which boasts all the qualities of a remarkable brouilly: length, balance, intensity, tannic structure enhanced by a beautiful, complex aromatic expression... An achievement all the more commendable given that the 2023 vintage was not an easy one. Thomas and Pierre Laforest have handled carbonic maceration with inspiration.
About the domain :
A winemaker like his father and grandfather, Jean-Marc Laforest took the reins in 1973 of an estate that today covers 20 ha. His two sons Thomas and Pierre took over in 2016. The estate produces brouilly, côte-de-brouilly and régnié crus, as well as beaujolais-villages.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. MATHIEU W. Published on 08/11/2024
Middeldiepe ruby kleur met paars in de kern en nog aan de rand. Best wel een stevige kleur. Aan de neus beetje rood fruit en aardsheid. Bescheiden of nog wat gesloten? Lichte maceration-carbonique-aroma's. In de mond een kleine explosie aan crispy en sappig rood bessenfruit, meteen grip en spanning, beetje laurier, fijne zuren, materie, mooie tanninestructuur en dan weer die rode besjes en dat frambozenzuur. Karakter, diepgang en lengte. Ik begrijp de 3 sterren van Guide Hachette wel. Goede PQR. Score: 16/20
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