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.