Domaine Yohan Lardy Fleurie “Le Vivier” AOC Cru Fleurie, Beaujolais, France

DETAILSGrapes 100% Gamay

2.5 acres of old vines between 40 and 70 years old. Plots situated at 1000 feet in Le Vivier and oriented southeastern. Meager soil made of

In 2011, Yohan LARDY came back to his native village of Fleurie in Beau-jolais after spending a few months in Chile working for an Estate during harvest and winemaking. Yohan, 29 year old, obtained his BTS Viti-Oeno in Mâcon-Davayé, and is very passionate by winemaking. In 2011, he decided to buy 2 hectares in Moulin à Vent, the lieu-dit “Les Michelons”, one of the best terroir of the appellation, and in 2012 he acquired 1 ha in “Le Vivier” in the Cru Fleurie.

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Vineyard

Winemaking Short manual pruning during the winter: in bushes with 6-8 buds. Spring plowing: de-budding and thinning out. Manual clipping of the vines. Hand-picked grapes with average yield: 45 hl/ha. Whole cluster maceration in concrete vats. Fermentation under native

average temperature of 18 D. Celsius – Cap is pushed down for the last 3 days. Aged for 8 months in neutral oak barrels.

Tasting Notes Jancis Robinson, Purple Page: 17/20“Sappy and zesty nose though without obvious oak. Meaty, savoury, lovely smooth texture and very juicy on the palate. Already fun to drink but clearly with some potential for bottle age. Very Correct with no excess sweetness but very good balance”Wine Advocate, Neal Martin, June 2014: 90 Pts

fresh and vibrant with slightly chewy tannins, but very well-judged

Cases Produced 150 cases a year