Maison la Belle Vie | Winery
Winery
A favorite saying of Chef/Owner John Barbier is, "Life is to short for cheap wine!" John grew up in the Loire Valley in France, where his family had been making wine for the past 150 years. His 4.5 acre vineyard, Maison la Belle Vie (French for "House of Beautiful Life") was planted 8 years ago. The first vintages from the estate winery, were introduced in 2006 and included Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rosé and Muscat; a dessert wine that is traditional in the Loire Valley in France. Maison la Belle Vie has now added Strait Merlot, and Strait Syrah and a wonderful new Rosé enjoyed by many in France as well as the famous Vin de Peche; a Muscat, fortified with peaches - a recipe from John's family that has been handed down through the generations since the late 1800's. A new addtion is a hand crafted walnut liquor with blackberry that is simply delicious.
Under the direction of John Barbier, Maison la Belle Vie has learned how to grow the best fruit, which makes for the best wine. Mr. Barbier's experience and expertise in winemaking and as well as intimate knowledge of the arid high-desert region of western Colorado has helped in Barbier's transition from growing fruit in France, to Colorado. The age-old practice of "dry-farming" is still used today in our vineyard allowing us to achieve maximum results by adding to the complexity and flavor of the fruit.
Coming soon:
Maison la Belle Vie’s tasting room will be open summer 2009! Please call us at 970-464-4959 for hours of operation and vineyard tour availability.
Please drink with moderation and only quality wine. Wine will keep you healthy.