Domaine Lafarge Vial, Chiroubles 2018 Large Format Showing much better than the

Showing much better than the '93 did at the same stage

the La Bernardine being a blend and the Croix de Bois and Barbe Rac both single vineyard

At the end sweet notes of black plum jam and almond candy appear

revealing very finely pixelated tannins that beautifully frame the almost electric intensity

This has a wealth of dark berries on offer

Domaine Lafarge Vial, Chiroubles 2018 Large Format Showing much better than theReceived in Original Carton Frederic and Chantal Lafarge Chantal was a Vial have a new(ish!) small domaine of 4 hectares in the Beaujolais. They have vines in Fleurie and Chiroubles, and quite old vines too. The vines were already, very well cared for, mainly organic but, as you would expect, they immediately set out on a biodynamic course. Frederic describes the vinification as de stemming, concrete tanks, and older barrels. The first vintage being