Domaine de Bel-Air

Bel-Air, Lantignie, Beaujolais, France

Seriously terroir-focussed and enjoyable Beaujolais, Cru from Jean-Marc and Annick Lafont of Domaine de Bel Air. These are very high quality, organically produced and mineral-inflected wines.  Quintessentially fine textured and bright with great concentration and a lovely, fine but still crisp, mouthfeel.

Jean-Marc and Annick Lafont and now with their daughter Mathilde, took over the domaine in 1986. Together they make top, mainly cru, Beaujolais.

Their experience and appreciation for quality is evident, with an adaptable approach, resulting in elegant, complex and silky wines. While their wine-making has been nearly organic for 9 years, they choose not to certify as organic because it allows them flexibility in how they raise their vines. (Following certified organic rules can be so strict that in tough years they’d have nothing to make the wine with!).

Their wines are some of the best - as you may know from past purchases, and excellent value. Beaujolais is also perfect for this time of year - spring leading into summer - and best served slightly chilled.

Incredibly well priced for such high quality, versatile wines.