• Lafarge-Vial
  • Fleurie La Joie du Palais

    At a Glance

    • Size: 1.50 ha (3.71 ac)
    • Variety: Gamay
    • Vine Age: Planted in the 1950s
    • Terroir: About 1/3 of the parcel has an extremely steep slope (50% grade) requiring plowing by horse. Soils are crumbly pink granite; these vines consistently produce smaller grapes.
    • Viticulture: Certified organic (AB) and biodynamic (Demeter)
    • Vinification: About 15% whole cluster, ambient yeast alcoholic fermentation in concrete tank, gentle extraction. One year aging in older 228 and 350-liter barrels.

    Additional Info

    2015 was the first vintage for this cuvée.