Domaine Dufaitre
Beaujolais-Villages First Fruits
Beaujolais Villages | Red | 2022
Laurence and Rémi Dufaitre's wines are distinguished by their authentic approach to Beaujolais. Rémi Dufaitre, faithful to carbonic maceration, works with respect for local traditions while adopting organic practices. He uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation and adjusts sulfur only when necessary to stabilize his cuvées. Their aging process varies, thus ensuring a unique personality for each wine. These wines are a true invitation to discover the richness of the Brouilly terroir and the surrounding crus.
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Serve at 14° to 16°
Guarding potential
2 to 5 years
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Domaine Dufaitre
In Saint-Étienne-des-Ouillères, in the heart of Beaujolais, Laurence and Rémi Dufaitre have been running their estate organically since 2006. Their vineyards, spread across Brouilly and neighboring crus, are cultivated with meticulous attention to the soil and the balance of each plot. The setting is simple, rural, and unpretentious, reflecting the character of the wines produced here.
The estate's operation is based on genuine complementarity. Rémi, deeply involved in technical decisions and winemaking, raises the bar for quality and precision. Laurence, equally involved, ensures the continuity of the work and the day-to-day organization. Together, they are developing the production facilities step by step, notably with the addition of a new winery in 2020, designed to be more functional without sacrificing the artisanal spirit.
The winemaking process follows the Beaujolais tradition, with controlled carbonic maceration. Aging varies depending on the cuvée and vintage, always with the aim of accompanying the ... Lire plus
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