Domaine L'Oiseau de Passage
ドメーヌ・ロワゾー・ド・パサージュ
Natural-wine rising star of Beaujolais: horse-worked micro-parcels, amphora-aged Regnie and artist-designed labels.
Domaine L'Oiseau de Passage was founded in 2019 by Julien Frappa, a former culture-sector professional turned self-taught vigneron, and is based in Saint-Amour-Bellevue in southern Burgundy. Named after a Georges Brassens song, the estate has quickly become a reference for natural wines from Beaujolais and the Maconnais. Frappa farms micro-parcels on fine terroirs including Regnie — where his first vines were acquired in 2019 — as well as Morgon Corcelette, Cote de Brouilly, Saint-Amour, Beaujolais-Leynes, Saint-Veran and Pouilly-Fuisse. The vineyards are in conversion to organic agriculture, with soils worked by horse or winch on the slopes of Mont Brouilly, and the wines are vinified naturally with minimal intervention; the debut Regnie 2019 was aged in amphora. The labels are original artworks by illustrators, comic-book authors and contemporary artists.
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Who Is This For?
For lovers of low-intervention, terroir-driven Beaujolais crus with an artistic soul — vibrant Gamay that pairs beautifully with refined, delicate cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who founded Domaine L'Oiseau de Passage and when?
- The estate was founded in 2019 by Julien Frappa, a self-taught winegrower who left a career in the culture and entertainment sector. The name comes from a Georges Brassens song.
- Where are the vineyards of L'Oiseau de Passage located?
- Based in Saint-Amour-Bellevue, the domaine farms micro-parcels across Beaujolais and the Maconnais: Regnie, Morgon Corcelette, Cote de Brouilly, Saint-Amour, Beaujolais-Leynes, Saint-Veran and Pouilly-Fuisse.
- What is the winemaking approach of the domaine?
- The vineyards are in conversion to organic agriculture, with soils worked by horse or winch to preserve microbial life, and the wines are vinified naturally with minimal intervention. The first Regnie vintage (2019) was aged in amphora.
- Do the wines pair well with Japanese food?
- Yes. The vibrant, fresh, mineral-driven Gamay wines pair very well with Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, soy-based simmered dishes and lightly seasoned poultry.