LAFFORT: PRECISION OENOLOGY DRIVEN BY PASSION AND INNOVATION

The LAFFORT® story began in 1895. It continues today through innovations in precision enology. Our products are inspired by nature and natural processes designed to reveal and protect the quality of your wines. This precise enological approach is embodied by the natural products while respecting the grape varieties’ distinctiveness and the terroir’s authenticity.

Determination, intuition, passion, and the search for quality … These principles inspired the pioneering Jean LAFFORT when he founded the company in 1895. These same principles inspired each generation that followed. What began as family company based in the Bordeaux region, LAFFORT® soon opened to the broader international market. The company established new markets and held steadfast to its core principles as it followed in Pasteur’s footsteps making research a top priority in development. This research continues today in laboratories and wineries – in the vineyards and cellars, close to nature and the winemakers – allowing us to watch, listen, understand, and innovate.

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Jean Laffort

Founder

LAFFORT® has always been committed and engaged in enology. It is the source of numerous discoveries in contemporary enological science, including no less than 22 international patents. The foundational R&D work produces consistent progress in biotechnology and provides targeted curative and preventative products for precision enology. This integrated and natural approach provides vintners worldwide with high-quality products to construct and preserve the best wines for modern wine consumers.

LAFFORT® is a devoted, forward-looking company invested in innovative production facilities to meet its customers’ requirements. It has also introduced a rigorous organization combining quality with reliability, safety, and traceability.

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A group with French roots and international influence.

Established in over 50 countries, LAFFORT® relies on its employees’ more than 120 years of history, enthusiasm, know-how, and entrepreneurial spirit. Today we are shaping the future of enology by continuing to combine industrialization and precision with passion and innovation. 

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1895

Jean LAFFORT founded LAFFORT®.

1958

Introduction of a vacuum Metatartaric Acid production process: increased esterification index and improved product solubility – POLYTARTRYL®.

1994

Identification and revelation of Sauvignon Blanc aromas – Selection of ZYMAFLORE® VL3.

1996

Enzyme purification vis-à-vis cinnamoyl esterase activity –  LAFASE® HE GRAND CRU.

1999

First oenological product manufacturer to be ISO 9002 certified.

2000

IDP process: granulation of tannins to facilitate dissolution in the must or wine – TANIN VR SUPRA®.

2004

Taste impact, identification of the sapid peptide and its original protein (Hsp12) – OENOLEES® & OENOLEES® MP.

2004

Yeasts: introduction of directed breeding – X5, followed by ZYMAFLORE® X16, RX60, FX10XPURE

2006

Protein and tartaric stability in wines: the role of mannoproteins – MANNOSTAB®.
Gold Trophy for innovation at Vinitech 2006.

2006

The exclusive PreAc® production process was developed: reduced latency phase and improved bacteria survival – LACTOENOS® 450 PreAc.

2014

Potato-based plant protein – VEGECOLL®.
Nominated for the Innovation Awards – SITEVI 2015.

2017

Micronised plant fiber for selective contaminant adsorption. Reduced ochratoxin A and pesticide residue content – FLOWPURE®.
Gold Medal at the Innovation Awards – SITEVI 2017.

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