Lou. Y Es-Tu?
ルー・イ・エ・チュ
Old-vine Gamay on granite, farmed organically since 2007 by a family with winemaking roots back to 1755.
Lou. Y Es-Tu? is the micro-domaine of husband-and-wife team Mathilde and Stephen Durieu, based in Saint-Etienne-des-Oullieres in the heart of Beaujolais. Stephen comes from a family of winemakers dating back to 1755, and the couple set out on their own in 2000, farming roughly 8.5 hectares of old south/southeast-facing Gamay vines on granite soils. Certified organic since 2007 and working naturally in the cellar since 2009, they rely on manual harvesting, carbonic maceration and minimal intervention to capture the purity of Gamay. The playful name and the wolf on the label reference their daughter Louise (Lou) and the French children's song 'Loup y es-tu?'. The domaine is listed in the Raisin natural wine directory.
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Who Is This For?
For natural wine lovers seeking silky, fruit-pure Beaujolais-Villages Gamay from a small family domaine, and anyone drawn to charming, story-rich labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is behind Lou. Y Es-Tu?
- It is the domaine of Mathilde and Stephen Durieu in Saint-Etienne-des-Oullieres, Beaujolais. Stephen Durieu de Lacarelle comes from a winemaking family dating back to 1755, and the couple founded their own estate in 2000.
- What does the name 'Lou. Y Es-Tu?' mean?
- It is a play on the French children's song 'Loup y es-tu?' ('Wolf, are you there?') and a nod to the couple's daughter Louise, nicknamed Lou — which is why a wolf appears on the label.
- How are the wines made?
- The roughly 8.5 hectares of old Gamay vines on granite soils have been farmed organically since 2007, with natural winemaking since 2009: manual harvesting, carbonic maceration and minimal intervention with little or no added sulfur.
- What do the wines taste like?
- The Beaujolais-Villages 'Lou. Y Es-Tu?' shows a silky texture with strawberry, raspberry and crushed-violet notes — vibrant, low-tannin Gamay that also pairs well with Japanese dishes like yakitori and grilled fish.