2023 Dominique Lafon, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France Rhys We wanted to know if

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

aged for 12 months in used barrels (up to 15% new)

months in demi-muids

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

they're done whole cluster/carbonic

2023 Dominique Lafon, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France Rhys We wanted to know ifHandharvested 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.