21715 customer reviews

Domaine Laforest - Brouilly 2023

Brouilly|Red wine

3.9/5 (26 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

Gamay

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Gem

"This magnificent vintage [...] possesses all the qualities of a remarkable Brouilly (Hachette)"

“Nearly 8 hectares of weathered granite soil were used to produce this magnificent cuvée, which possesses all the qualities of a remarkable Brouilly: length, balance, intensity, and tannic structure enhanced by a beautiful and complex aromatic profile… A success all the more commendable given that the 2023 vintage was far from easy. Thomas and Pierre Laforest handled carbonic maceration with inspiration.” (Hachette Guide 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Laforest

Vintage

2023

Designation

Brouilly

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay (40 ans de moyenne d'âge)

Regions

Sandy soils with little granite decomposition

Viticulture

HVE 3

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Carbonic maceration

Livestock Farming

In the tank

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

Red berries (raspberry, cherry, and red currant), subtle warm spices, violet

Palate

Round and harmonious, well-balanced, nice length, very fresh, a hint of minerality

Serve

Between 15 et 17°C

Drink before

2027

Guard

5 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with eggs in red wine sauce, a charcuterie platter, or the traditional Sunday chicken and potatoes...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Nearly 8 hectares of weathered granite soil were used to produce this magnificent cuvée, which possesses all the qualities of a remarkable Brouilly: length, balance, intensity, and tannic structure enhanced by a beautiful and complex aromatic profile… A success all the more commendable given that the 2023 vintage was far from easy. Thomas and Pierre Laforest skillfully and creatively employed carbonic maceration.

About the estate:

A winemaker like his father and grandfather, Jean-Marc Laforest took over the reins in 1973 of an estate that now spans 20 hectares. His two sons, Thomas and Pierre, took over in 2016. The estate produces Brouilly, Côte-de-Brouilly, and Régnié wines, as well as Beaujolais-Villages.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 26 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on April 4, 2026

Despite a warm 2023 vintage, Laforest comes out on top with a Brouilly that’s stunning in its freshness and aromatic intensity, dominated by lively, delicately spiced red berries, framed by soft, silky tannins. It’s a shame that it fades rather quickly on the finish. Enjoy it right away with slices of bread topped with traditional pork rillettes or a Lyon brioche sausage. Rating = 3.9.