Portrait of Gilles Lafouge
i. Biography
The cellar work and farming at this Auxey-Duresses domaine are built around old vines, careful soil work and traditional methods. In Gilles Lafouge’s terms, the target is shape rather than weight: “I’m looking for direction with a little minerality, I don’t like heavy and I’m not a big fan of harvesting too early, but finesse of aroma and a little agrume I like!”
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At a Glance - Current work: Leads the domaine with Maxime involved. - Place: Auxey-Duresses, France. - First year there: 1985. - Craft note: Old vines, careful soil work and traditional methods.
FAQ What is Gilles Lafouge's current role? Gilles Lafouge leads Domaine Lafouge with his son Maxime also involved. What is Gilles Lafouge known for? Uses old vines, carefully tended soils and traditional winemaking methods.
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