The Domaine Laforest of Beaujolais

Domaine Laforest
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 876 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Beaujolais
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The Domaine Laforest is one of the best wineries to follow in Beaujolais.. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Laforest wines

Looking for the best Domaine Laforest wines in Beaujolais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Laforest wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Laforest wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Laforest

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Laforest

How Domaine Laforest wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta alla norma, pasta with veal stock sauce or stuffed round zucchini.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Laforest

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Laforest. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cherry and sometimes also flavors of strawberries. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Laforest. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Laforest

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Laforest.

  • Gamay

Discovering the wine region of Beaujolais

Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.

Although best known for its red wines, the region also produces white Beaujolais Blanc, from Chardonnay and Aligote. These two white wine varieties are also sometimes used in local red wines, in which they can make up to 15% of the Final blend. There are several forms of Beaujolais red wine: standard Beaujolais (including Beaujolais Supérieur), Beaujolais Villages and the Young, characterful Beaujolais Nouveau. The highest quality wines of the region are those of the ten Beaujolais crus - ten wine regions Long recognized as the best in the region.

The top pink wines of Domaine Laforest

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Laforest

How Domaine Laforest wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Laforest.

  • Gamay

Discover the grape variety: Tourbat

The Tourbat grape variety is found particularly in Sardinia. It is probably of Catalan origin and is grown on an area of 25 hectares. It is also known by other names such as torbato, caninu or malvoise du Roussillon, and develops perfectly in hot, dry soil. It is noticeable for its drooping habit. Its lobed leaves have short teeth. The bunches, sometimes winged, are of medium size. They can weigh up to 347 gr. The berries, a little ellipsoid, are rather of a medium size. The flesh is juicy and covered with a rather thick skin, which takes on an amber-pink colour when they are ripe. A wine of medium acidity and high quality comes from this variety. When young, the wine gives off an aroma of ripe apples and when aged, it gives off a scent of honey and cooked fruits.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Laforest

Planning a wine route in the of Beaujolais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Laforest.

Discover the grape variety: Araignan

Araignan blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (south of France). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Araignan blanc is found in the vineyards of Provence and Corsica.

News about Domaine Laforest and wines from the region

The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)

Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.