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    Louis Fonjallaz

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    Portrait of Louis Fonjallaz

    i. Biography

    Louis Fonjallaz is owner of Etienne & Louis Fonjallaz in Epesses, Switzerland. His work also includes Domaine Louis Fonjallaz in Bourg-en-Lavaux, placing him within the Lavaux wine landscape through named family domaines rather than a conventional restaurant résumé.

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    At a Glance - Current role: Owner, Etienne & Louis Fonjallaz, Epesses, Switzerland. - Career history: Domaine Louis Fonjallaz, Bourg-en-Lavaux, Switzerland. - Craft note: Pinot Noir is part of his stated wine vocabulary: "The Pinot Noir there has better acidity and is better for the kind of wine we were looking to make."

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    • What is Louis Fonjallaz known for?

      He is known as the owner of Etienne & Louis Fonjallaz in Epesses, Switzerland.

    • Where does Louis Fonjallaz work?

      He works in Switzerland, with his current ownership role in Epesses and career history tied to Bourg-en-Lavaux.

    • Who is Louis Fonjallaz?

      Louis Fonjallaz is a Swiss owner associated with named domaines in Lavaux.

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