Master Sommelier Larry Stone and Dominique Lafon of Meursault's Comtes Lafon became familiar with Eola-Amity Hills through the Seven Springs Vineyard. They soon planted vines and built a winery next door (Founded in 2015). They also hired Burgundian winemaker Thomas Savre, who previously worked at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, bringing another skilled and meticulous eye into the fold. 
 
The Jory and volcanic soils here in Eola-Amity proved to be the ideal landing place for Lingua Franca. They discovered a magic combination of minerality and ripe texture in this particular part of Willamette Valley—the result personifying Burgundy's elusive elegance without compromising Oregon's terroir. The wines from this legendary group of names have surpassed expectations.