2023 Dominique Lafon, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France Rhys Although Thomas has taken over

Although Thomas has taken over the estate (Val Frison) from his mother

he double distilled the fermented mash in a homemade

and the wine was aged for 18 months in neutral barrels

We wanted to know if we would gain more varietal character and site impact from a traditional method sparkler

2023 Dominique Lafon, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France Rhys Although Thomas has taken overHandharvested from Lafons sustainably farmed plots on the steep, southeastfacing limestone slopes of the CortonCharlemagne Grand Cru. Grapes undergo wholecluster pressing followed by traditional fermentation and full malolactic conversion in barrel. The wine is aged 810 months in 100% new French oak before racking into stainless steel for 6 months Arrives the last week July, 2025.