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1780
Jean-Pierre Lafond’s Grand-uncle, governor in Tavel become a precursor in wine growing and his property will be transmitted during generations.
| Valéry Taulier et ses filles : Lucienne, Jacqueline et Yvonne future épouse de Jean-Pierre LAFOND
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| 1948
Jean-Pierre Lafond’s maternal grandfather, Valery Taulier, built the first private cellar in Tavel. Owner and merchant dealer in wine, he maintained economical ties with the « bourguignon » trade and with the main switzerland importing firm. Like this, he conduced the growth of Tavel’s Appellation.
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Pascal, Mickaël, Jean-Baptiste et François LAFOND |
| | 1970 | | Jean-Pierre Lafond, Valery Taulier’s son-in-law, decided to create the present cellar. Fond of horses, he gave to his « Domaine » the name of a famous horse : Roquepine. He just changed the spelling to give it a touch of Provence.
The « Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine » was born. |
| | 1978 | | Pascal, Jean-Pierre Lafond’s son, came to the « Domaine » and son and father decided together the marketing in bottles of the Domaine’s wines.(Tavel, Lirac, Côtes du Rhône). |
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Jean-Pierre and Pascal cross the Rhône! ! The Field extends on name Châteauneuf-of-Pape, by the purchase of a vine 87 ares... Is 4000 bottles, only. |
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The Family
