For six generations, since the end of the 19th century, the Lafage family has been cultivating vine on catalan soil. 36 years of age, and passionate about his roots, Jean-Marc Lafage has taken over the relay. After finishing his High School diploma, specializing in agriculture, Jean Marc obtained a Foundation degree in Wine Production (BTS vitiœno) and put the finishing touches on his academicals by obtaining a diploma in Oenology. The final year of studies was fruitful in more than one way, since it was then that he met Eliane, whose wine-broker grandfather led her to her calling. Together they left for the Gallo Winery in California, where they were introduced to the foreigner’s version of the art of wine-making. The following step was to obtain a DESS (Diploma of Higher Specialist Studies) in Wine and Champagne Marketing, which they both accomplished, attending training courses in some of the biggest wine-houses. With a thirst for experience they left for Australia, South Africa and Chili. Yet the powerful desire to be own-rooted and to produce THEIR wine was too strong to resist: « We knew that we were going to settle down on an estate » Jean-Marc confides. In 1996, they bought Le Vignon and fashioned it to the desire of their heart’s conviction. « We have redone, cleared, replanted everything.» remembers Eliane. In 2001, they took over the vineyard of Jean-Marc’s father, Guy and invested massively in his cellar. The estate-adventure was up and going... . read on>>