Estates / Francois Labet
Francois Labet
Francois Labet
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Corsica
APPELLATION: IGP Ile de Beaute
Maison Francois Labet is a negociant for several small domaines and châteaux in Burgundy as well as producing many of its own AOC wines from Burgundy and Rhone under their own label. Francois Labet's views differ from some of his winemaking colleagues and he wears two separate hats. - one for Château de La Tour - Clos de Vougeot and the other for Domaine Pierre & Francois Labet which is based mostly around Beaune where he also directs the winegrowing and commercial activities of his family's property.
Château de la Tour was built in 1890 by the ancestors of the current owners, the Labet and D'Achelette families, who trace their roots in wine back to the end of the 15th century. Chateau de La Tour is one of the largest and most important producers in Clos de Vougeot. The domaine itself is located right in the vineyard on the northern side of the Clos de Vougeot, with holdings of six hectares of old vines in Clos de Vougeot from which the Vougeot and a Vieilles Vignes are made (the latter hailing from vines between eighty and one hundred years of age).
The domaine is one of the few owners in the Clos de Vougeot that continue to practice organic viticulture. Francois has been organic since 1992 and has encouraged the growth of natural grasses between the vines to compete with the vines.
Related Wines:
Wine Region:
Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located somewhere between Provence and Tuscany. Though considered a region of France, most of its winemaking traditions and grape varieties originate from Italy. The region’s Italian heritage is reflected in the island’s predominant use of the Sangiovese grape.
Corsica is well known for its mountains but notable vineyards can be found at much lower elevations. The climate is warmer and drier compared to mainland France. The island’s hot summer clime and infrequent rainfalls during growth periods allow flavors to concentrate in developing grapes.
Ile de Beauté is the IGP title given to wines produced in Corsica. This designation covers a mixture of traditional Corsican, French, Italian, and Spanish grapes—a rare characteristic for any wine-producing region in the world.
Featured Grape Varieties:
Nielluccio
Pinot Noir
Tempranillo
Barbarossa
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