2024 Domaine Valma Les Labourons Gamay (Case of 6)

6x750ml

Domaine Valma was founded by Valentine and Stéphane Mathieu in 2021 and today spans 5.5 hectares all within Fleurie. The name "Valma" is a combination of their names, but it also incorporates the deeper meaning of "Val" for valley and "Alma" referencing the Latin word for “the act of nourishing.” The project began with the intention of doing the best for the soils, performing soil analyses beforehand to understand them completely and respect the natural environment, and in 2022, they began their official conversion to organic viticulture. The pair farm three distinct lieux-dits—La Madone, La Chapelle Des Bois and Les Labourons (separated into two parcels, Les Rentards and Les Pallouats).

In 2024 - a cold, hail-stunted vintage - there was about 80% loss, and the entirety of the production had its elevage in barrel. The barrels used are exclusively 500L used barrels; “A good barrel,” Stephane muses, quoting a local adage, “Is a barrel washed by good Pinot.” The 2024 release features only the Cru - Chapelle des Bois & La Madone - and Les Labourons bottlings.