"The Lafont family farms no less than 8 hectares of this locality at the eastern end of the appellation. The grapes are partially de-stemmed before vatting, delivering a cuvée with complex notes of blackcurrant and blackberry enhanced by spices. This concentration is confirmed by an ample, structured, harmonious and long-lasting palate". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
Features
Estate
Jean-Marc Lafont - Domaine de Bel-Air
Cuvée
Briante
Vintage
2022
Designation
Brouilly
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Lieu-dit "Briante", clay-loam soils on the surface and schist and granite at depth
Viticulture
HVE 3
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Sorting, traditional, pneumatic pressing, partial destemming, 9-day vatting period
Breeding
In vats and tuns for 8 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Aromatic with kirsch, plums and cherries
Mouth
Long, fine tannins, fresh finish
Serve
Between 16 and 18°C
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with creamy chicken, andouillette, braised veal...
Jean-Marc Lafont - Domaine de Bel-Air
Brouilly
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The Lafont family farms no less than 8 ha of this locality at the eastern end of the appellation. The grapes are partially de-stemmed before vatting, delivering a cuvée with complex notes of blackcurrant and blackberry enhanced by spices. This concentration is confirmed by an ample, structured, harmonious palate with good length.
About the domain :
In the Lafont family for several generations, this estate perched on Bel-Air hill overlooks the Ardières valley: blue granite buildings constructed in 1849, vaulted cellars and a 23 ha vineyard, with parcels in five crus. Jean-Marc Lafont has been at the helm of the estate since 1985, and has created a trading structure under his own name to complement his range.
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