Domaine Lafarge-Vial Lafarge-Vial Fleurie ‘Joie Du Palais’ 2023 mas-becha clove and pepper back drop

clove and pepper back drop

The finish is long and incredibly complex

citrus and orange rind are delivered with terrific concentration and textural volume across the palate

A delightfully textural mouthfeel with a touch of spice and a dry finish

blackcurrant and dark cherry

Domaine Lafarge-Vial Lafarge-Vial Fleurie ‘Joie Du Palais’ 2023 mas-becha clove and pepper back dropJoie du Palais sits near La Madone. The vines are 65 years old, planted at an exceptionally steep gradient of 40 50%. This is great terroir but very hard to work, Frdric says. It is worked by horse at the top, but lower down requires the use of a winch. The nose shows some restraint, with pure, fresh fruit character. This is complex and subtle, with round tannins. The fruit is entirely de stemmed.