Domaine Jean Gilles Lafouge Fine Wines International Featured wines from domaine jean & gilles lafouge. one of my favorite insider domaines in burgundy, domaine jean et gilles lafouge produces a range of impressively consistent and compelling wines from some 10 hectares spread across the appellations of auxey duresses, meursault and pommard. old vines, cultivated soils and classical winemaking. One of my favorite insider domaines in burgundy, domaine jean et gilles lafouge produces a range of impressively consistent and compelling wines from some 10 hectares spread across the appellations of auxey duresses, meursault and pommard. old vines, cultivated soils and classical winemaking are the rudiments of gilles lafouge's recipe for success.
Domaine Lafouge Jean Gilles Magnus Vinum One of my favorite insider domaines in burgundy, domaine jean et gilles lafouge produces a range of impressively consistent and compelling wines from some 10 hectares spread across the appellations of auxey duresses, meursault and pommard. old vines, cultivated soils and classical winemaking are the rudiments of gilles lafouge's recipe for success. This family domaine has been established in auxey duresses for several generations (since 1650). it specializes in the production of auxey duresses whites, reds, and 1ers crus climat du val, la chapelle, les duresses, and les ecusseaux. the vines are worked with respect of "terroir". grapes have always been hand picked. Even better is the 2017 domaine jean et gilles lafouge auxey duresses rouge 1er cru "les duresses" ($36.99, 92 93 points john gillman, 90 92 points wine advocate), a wine loaded with sweet cherry and strawberry fruits as well as licorice and cocoa spice notes. velvety smooth and layered, this complex and seductive red is impossible to resist. 2018 domaine jean et gilles lafouge auxey duresses rouge 1er cru "la chapelle". sku #1482856 93 points john gilman. the 2018 la chapelle is one of the ripest wines in the lafouge cellars this year, coming in at all of 13.4 percent octane. the wine is just stellar on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet wafting from the glass in a classic.
2018 Domaine Jean Et Gilles Lafouge Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins Even better is the 2017 domaine jean et gilles lafouge auxey duresses rouge 1er cru "les duresses" ($36.99, 92 93 points john gillman, 90 92 points wine advocate), a wine loaded with sweet cherry and strawberry fruits as well as licorice and cocoa spice notes. velvety smooth and layered, this complex and seductive red is impossible to resist. 2018 domaine jean et gilles lafouge auxey duresses rouge 1er cru "la chapelle". sku #1482856 93 points john gilman. the 2018 la chapelle is one of the ripest wines in the lafouge cellars this year, coming in at all of 13.4 percent octane. the wine is just stellar on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet wafting from the glass in a classic. 2018 domaine jean et gilles lafouge auxey duresses blanc "les boutonnièrs" sku #1482849 91 points john gilman . the 2018 les boutonniers is another excellent example of the vintage, with a touch more reserve than the already delicious les hautés, but the same combination of good structural tension, mineral drive and pure fruit. 2018 domaine jean et gilles lafouge cote d'or bourgogne rouge. sku #1482854 burghound. ripe, fresh and nicely layered aromas are comprised mostly by various red berries and soft earth nuances. there is both good volume and verve to the relatively fine and attractively textured flavors that terminate in a mildly rustic and warm finish.
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