• Lafarge-Vial
  • Chiroubles

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.35 ha (0.86 ac)
    • Variety: Gamay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1969
    • Terroir: South/ southeastern exposure, granite soil, Viala rootstock
    • Viticulture: Certified organic (AB) and biodynamic (Demeter)
    • Vinification: 15-25% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation in concrete tank, gentle extraction. One year aging in older 228 and 350-liter barrels, with racking in April.