“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.” (Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Red berries (raspberry, cherry, and redcurrant), subtle warm spices, violet
Palate
Round and harmonious, well-balanced, with a nice finish, very fresh, with a hint of minerality
Serve
Between 15 et 17°C
Drink before
2027
Guard
5 years
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with poached eggs, a charcuterie board, or the traditional Sunday roast chicken and potatoes...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 3*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by 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 handled carbonic maceration with inspiration.
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 24 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on April 4, 2026
Despite a warm 2023 vintage, Laforest comes out on top with a stunning Brouilly that’s bursting with 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 now with slices of bread topped with traditional pork rillettes or a Lyon brioche sausage. Rating = 3.9.
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Review by Mr. VINCENT C. Posted on March 26, 2025
We revised the rating we gave earlier this winter, and we really enjoyed it on Sunday after letting it breathe in a decanter for a good hour. It’s also a shame we can’t be more precise with our ratings—like giving a half-glass rating of 3.5 instead of 4 glasses. Anyway, that’s just a small detail to improve the average rating.
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Posted on 11/08/2024
A medium-deep ruby color with purple hues at the core and still visible at the rim. Quite a deep color. On the nose, hints of red fruit and earthiness. Modest or still a bit closed? Light notes of carbonic maceration. On the palate, a small explosion of crisp and juicy red berry fruit, immediate grip and tension, a hint of bay leaf, fine acidity, body, a beautiful tannin structure, and then those red berries and that raspberry acidity again. Character, depth, and length. I can see why Guide Hachette gave it 3 stars. Good value for money. Score: 16/20
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Review by Mr. BRICE L. Published on March 28, 2026
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Review by Mr. PATRICE C. Posted on January 31, 2026
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN Q. Posted on 12/28/2025
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Review by Mr. ANDRE J. Posted on 10/18/2025
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Review by Mr. PATRICK M. Posted on September 15, 2025
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Review by Mr. FREDERICK D. Posted on 09/09/2025
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Review by Mr. GERARD P. Posted on July 26, 2025
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