May 21th
MAISON LE NID
Located in the heart of Moulin-à-Vent, a prestigious cru in France’s Beaujolais region, Maison Le Nid is a family-run winery that harmoniously blends tradition and innovation. With Gamay grapes sourced from legendary plots such as La Rochelle and Rochegrès, the estate produces wines that express the unique terroir with elegance and finesse.
At the tasting event, Stéphane Lardet, the winemaker of Le Nid, will be joined by Claude Chen—Vavin’s Taiwan-born French director—to share insights and engage with guests on winemaking, wine tasting, and food pairing experiences.
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STEPHANE LARDET
Passionate winemaker behind Maison Le Nid, a family-run estate located in Romanèche-Thorins, at the heart of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation in Beaujolais. Born in 1988, he joined the domain in 2014 alongside his parents and siblings. Together, they cultivate around 8 hectares across 12 plots, including the renowned “La Rochelle” and “Rochegrès” vineyards. Stéphane represents a new generation of winemakers, blending tradition with innovation and a deep respect for the environment. The estate practices manual harvesting, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and careful aging in oak barrels. His goal is to express the purest identity of each terroir through elegant, structured, and age-worthy Gamay wines. The wines are known for their finesse, depth, and authenticity. Stéphane brings a clear, committed vision—where each bottle tells a story of family, land, and passion. Maison Le Nid embodies a warm, epicurean spirit and stands out as one of the most promising names in Moulin-à-Vent.
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Beaujolais: A Historic Terroir Reimagined by Maison Le NID
Nestled between Burgundy and Lyon, Beaujolais is a renowned French wine region celebrated for its signature grape, Gamay, and its expressive, fruit-driven wines. While Beaujolais Nouveau brought the region global fame, the true treasures lie in its prestigious crus—especially Moulin-à-Vent, often called the “King of Beaujolais” for its structure and aging potential.
At the heart of this noble appellation, Maison Le NID stands out as a new-generation, family-run estate. Led by Stéphane Lardet, the domaine cultivates legendary plots such as La Rochelle and Rochegrès, following sustainable farming, hand-harvesting, and meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification.
The wines of Maison Le NID are crafted with precision and care, offering elegance, depth, and a true expression of the region’s granite-rich terroir. Each cuvée captures the soul of Beaujolais—refined, age-worthy, and rooted in tradition.
Why You Should Rediscover Beaujolais
Beaujolais is one of France’s most underrated wine regions—offering far more than the light, fruity image of Beaujolais Nouveau. Today, the region is experiencing a true renaissance, with a new generation of winemakers crafting high-quality, terroir-driven wines from exceptional crus like Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, and Chiroubles.
Made from the expressive Gamay grape, Beaujolais wines are known for their vibrant fruit, floral notes, and silky texture. But beyond their freshness, many crus offer remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential—often at a more accessible price point than neighboring Burgundy.
Driven by sustainable viticulture, manual harvesting, and a return to traditional methods, estates like Maison LE NID are redefining the region with elegant, complex wines that reflect the granite-rich soils and unique microclimates of Beaujolais.
If you love natural wine, gastronomic pairings, or simply discovering new expressions of French wine, Beaujolais is a region worth exploring.
Taste Beaujolais again — and experience the authenticity, elegance, and diversity of a wine region reborn.
