{"title":"Domaine Lafouge","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/4658e05e-2fbc-42c5-9eb0-db27cb0a2d3c\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" alt=\"Lafouge - Galiena Pte. Ltd\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The domaine has, yet again, produced some excellent wines. It is a common refrain that it’s impossible to find good value Burgundy but given the modest prices for which the Lafouge wines sell, it’s immediately clear that is simply not true.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAllen Meadows, Burghound, Issue 95.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One of my favourite insider domaines in Burgundy. That these wines age beautifully, I can personally testify, having enjoyed a lovely 1969 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru ‘La Chapelle”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGilles was raised at the heart of a long-established, almost ancestral family of winegrowers. In 1986, following formal wine studies and national service, he returned to the domaine to work alongside his father, Jean, and set about a quiet but important shift: bottling wines at the estate. Over time, Gilles has become a highly regarded and widely respected winemaker in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlthough Gilles officially took full control of the domaine in 1990, his father has remained a familiar presence, very much in keeping with Burgundian tradition. The next generation is already emerging, with Gilles’ son Maxime now working part-time at the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe village of Auxey sits at the entrance to a valley on the western side of Meursault and was historically linked to the Abbaye de Cluny during the Middle Ages. While the appellation lacks the renown of neighbours such as Volnay, Pommard, and Meursault, it consistently produces high-quality red and white wines. The Bourdon hillside, with its south-east exposure, is well suited to Pinot Noir, while Chardonnay performs particularly well on the lighter soils of Mont Mélian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe domaine’s vineyards cover around 10 hectares across Auxey-Duresses, offering the Lafouge family a broad range of terroirs to interpret and refine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn the cellar, Gilles follows a restrained, largely hands-off philosophy. Fermentations rely on indigenous yeasts, with élevage carried out primarily in older barrels, complemented by a measured proportion of new oak. Wines mature in a combination of demi-muids and traditional Burgundy barrels, with premier cru cuvées seeing up to 40–50% new oak. The red wines are lighter in extraction than in the past, with less punching down, and depending on the vintage, between 50% and 100% of the fruit is destemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eToday, the domaine extends to 12 hectares, centred on Auxey-Duresses with strong old-vine and premier cru holdings, alongside small parcels in Meursault and an old-vine site in Pommard 1er Cru “Les Chanlins.” Maxime is now joined by his son Gilles, representing the fifth generation, and the estate is widely regarded as being at the peak of its quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe vineyards are farmed organically, though without certification, and all fruit is harvested by hand—still uncommon in Auxey. While full destemming was once the norm, recent vintages, including 2022, have incorporated a small proportion of whole clusters to bring added freshness in warmer years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVinifications are carried out with wild yeasts, and the wines age predominantly in older barriques, with limited new oak—up to 25% for certain premier cru wines. Élevage lasts around 12 months, and the wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, though the whites may receive light filtration when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-blanc-1er-cru-les-duresses-2022","title":"Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Blanc 1er Cru 'Les Duresses' 2022","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-92 BH “Sweet-Spot Outstanding” [Allen Meadows, 01\/06\/2024]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A deft application of wood is present on the cool and pretty aromas of primarily essence of pear, apple and citrus confit. There is both excellent vibrancy and delineation to the stony and delicious medium-bodied flavors that display solid length on the youthfully austere and chiseled finale. This could use better depth so a few years of keeping should be worthwhile. Drink 2029+. “\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026020958326,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-1er-cru-les-duresses-dit-la-parapelle-blanc-2022-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769899090"},{"product_id":"domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-rouge-1er-cru-les-duresses-2022","title":"Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge 1er Cru 'Les Duresses' 2022","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 BH. “Sweet-Spot Outstanding”. [Allen Meadows, 01\/04\/2024]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“From a 1.6 ha holding in both Les and Bas Duresses. Here too there is a vaguely liqueur-like quality to the aromas of dark raspberry, plum, anise and soft earth influences. There is an equally appealing mouthfeel to the vibrant and lightly stony flavors that aren’t quite as dense yet the impressively long finish is compact, powerful and youthfully austere. This should also repay extended keeping but be approachable after 5-ish or so years. This too is excellent.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026021056630,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-1er-cru-les-duresses-rouge-2022-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769899079"},{"product_id":"domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-rouge-1er-cru-les-ecusseaux-2022","title":"Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge 1er Cru 'Les Ecusseaux' 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 BH. “Outstanding”. [Allen Meadows, 01\/04\/2024]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very pinot-like nose is more elegant and relatively high-toned with its essence of red berries, plum and a spice whiff. The beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess a lilting mouthfeel while displaying a subtle minerality on the mildly austere, firm, and balanced finale. Lovely.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026021318774,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-1er-cru-les-ecusseaux-rouge-2022-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769899069"},{"product_id":"domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-rouge-1er-cru-climat-du-val-2022","title":"Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge 1er Cru 'Climat du Val' 2022","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 BH. “Sweet-Spot Outstanding”. [Allen Meadows, 01\/04\/2024]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Ripe yet very fresh aromas of black cherry, kirsch and earth have a liqueur-like quality to them. The delicious, round and agreeably punchy medium-bodied flavors conclude in a serious, firm and built-to-age finish. This well-balanced effort should be more than capable of delivering a decade plus of development potential though be approachable after only 3 to 4 years. Worth checking out.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026021449846,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/upzkan0oaueb3kg9ez48-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769899054"},{"product_id":"domaine-lafouge-auxey-duresses-rouge-1er-cru-la-chapelle-2022","title":"Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge 1er Cru 'La Chapelle' 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e92 BH. “Sweet-Spot Outstanding”. [Allen Meadows, 01\/04\/2024]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The domaine is only one of two owners. A wonderfully elegant and expressive nose combines notes of dark currant, poached plum, spice and a floral top note. The super-sleek and even more refined middleweight flavors also flash evident minerality on the balanced and powerful but not rustic finale. This should also be capable of repaying a decade plus of keeping though in this case, it’s going to need on the order of 7 to 8 years to round into form. In a word, excellent.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026021875830,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/auxey-duresses-1st-growth-la-chapelle-2022-domaine-lafouge-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769899030"},{"product_id":"domaine-lafouge-pommard-1er-cru-les-chanlins-2022","title":"Domaine Lafouge Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Chanlins' 2022","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 BH. “Sweet-Spot Outstanding”. [Allen Meadows, 01\/04\/2024]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA slightly riper yet again cool, airy and elegant nose is comprised by notes of mostly dark berry liqueur and floral wisps, especially violet. The medium weight flavors aren’t quite as dense but they’re finer and with even more apparent minerality that emerges on the detailed, dusty, youthfully austere and chalky finish. Patience recommended. Drink 2032+. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026022236278,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/51339-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769899020"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-fessardiere-muscadet-la-mer-loire-valley-fr-2023","title":"Domaine de la Fessardière Muscadet 'La Mer'- Loire Valley, Fr 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh, precise and beautifully saline, La Mer is a classic, ocean-influenced Muscadet with real energy and finesse. Chiselled citrus fruit, lemon zest and green apple sit alongside a defining iodine and sea-spray character, giving the wine a moreish, textured palate that recalls top Chablis in its purity and line. Textural without richness, it finishes crisp, salty and exceptionally refreshing, with outstanding balance and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de la Fessardière is located in Vallet, the heartland of Muscadet, just a short distance from the Atlantic Ocean. Organically certified since 1997, the estate farms schist-based soils and works exclusively with hand-harvested Melon de Bourgogne, fermented spontaneously and aged on lees to capture a precise expression of site. A superb example of modern Muscadet, and a reminder of why these wines once held a place on France’s greatest wine lists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047701708918,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/Fessardiere_La_Mer-Photoroom_1e2aa0b0-3cf5-47db-8e24-9b870594344b.jpg?v=1770778103"},{"product_id":"jean-michel-dupre-beaujolais-villages-pur-granite-burgundy-fr-2024","title":"Jean-Michel Dupré, Beaujolais-Villages ‘Pur Granite’ - Burgundy, Fr 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright yet grounded, Pur Granite is a beautifully expressive Beaujolais-Villages with depth, lift and mineral drive. In the glass it shows a deep garnet hue with violet highlights, while the nose opens on ripe berries, subtle spice and a gentle floral note. The palate is bold and juicy yet finely shaped, with concentrated red and dark fruit carried by fresh acidity and a distinctly stony, granitic finish that brings precision and energy to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Dupré farms vineyards perched above the village of Beaujeu, on south-facing slopes with sandy-loam soils over granite, where some vines are approaching a century in age. Grapes are whole-cluster fermented with indigenous yeasts, without sulphur during fermentation, followed by a short vatting and ageing in tank to preserve fruit purity and site expression. The result is a Beaujolais of character and balance; generous yet precise, and deeply rooted in its granitic origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINTREPID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047706820726,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0501\/1062\/files\/Dupre_Beaujolais-Villages_Pur-Granite-Photoroom.jpg?v=1770778056"}],"url":"https:\/\/huntershillwineroom.com.au\/collections\/domaine-lafouge.oembed","provider":"Hunters Hill Wine Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}