Domaine Le Fagolet

Located in Vaux-en-Beaujolais, a village famous under the name of Clochemerle, Domaine Le Fagolet is a family estate passed down since 1850. Paul Girard, a passionate winemaker, now oversees this 18-hectare vineyard, where he perpetuates nature-respecting methods. The vines, some of which are over 50 years old, are cultivated on steep slopes with inclinations reaching 30%, making any mechanical work impossible. This demanding topography gives the wines concentration and exceptional aromatic complexity. Harvesting is manual, with meticulous sorting directly in the vineyard. The estate favors whole-cluster vinifications and semi-carbonic macerations, emblematic techniques of Beaujolais that exalt the freshness and crunchiness of Gamay. The originality of Domaine Le Fagolet lies in its attachment to Beaujolais terroirs, illustrated by its TerroirGeoVin brand. Paul Girard explores the micro-parcels of his vineyard and vinifies some cuvées parcel by parcel, allowing for a singular and pure expression of each climate.