Domaine de Bel Air

Bel-Air, Lantignie, Beaujolais, France

Seriously terroir-focussed and enjoyable Beaujolais, Cru.

Jean-Marc and Annick Lafont took over the domaine in 1986. Together they make top, mainly Beaujolais Cru. They have vineyard holdings in Fleurie,Saint-Amour, Brouilly, Moulin-a-Vent, Morgon and make an especially delicious Beaujolais-Villages. With their wines they're intent on not just perfectripeness but extracting the full essence of the minerality of the various rocky and ancient - mostly granite - soils. Their wines are very high quality, andgood value, while also being seriously terroir-focussed, but still accessible and enjoyable Beaujolais. Superb anytime, chilling helps accentuate theflavours. Perfectly weighted wines at lunch, early evening and with summer meals."