Domaine Lafage 'Centenaire', Cotes du Roussillon 2020
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
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Description
In a nutshell:
An intense, fresh and minerally southern French white from the Catalan coast near Perpignan.
The lowdown:
Often considered red wine territory, the impressive Domaine Lafage also make some top notch whites from their vineyards around Perpignan and the foothills of the Pyrenees. This one made with 80% Grenache Gris and 20% Roussanne from vineyards near the sea in Canet en Roussillon certainly deserves plenty of attention. Mostly aged in stainless steel, 30% spends time in new French oak barrels which gives extra texture and complexity. On the nose it's full of citrus, peachy and floral aromas which follows nicely on the palate together with a subte hint of spice. Medium bodied, it has a good length and rounds off with gentle, fresh finish.
The Producer:
Jean-Marc Lafage's family had been growing grapes for their local co-op in Roussillon for six generations but it was his desire to produce wines reflecting his own style and approach that led to him and his oenologist wife, Eliane, to set up Domaine Lafage. From small beginnings in 1996 the estate now runs to some 138 hectares of vines spread across the Agly Valley, Aspres and Perpignan. The Agly Valley in particular, with its black shale and layered schist soil in the shadow of ruined Cathar castles is one of Europes most exciting terroirs. Eliane and Jean-Marc specialise in growing old vines that impart pronounced minerality and concentration to their wines. Whilst the region is best known for its reds, the whites they produce are of the absolute best quality and certainly shouldn't be overlooked.
When to drink:
With its ripe, round flavours it makes good stand-alone drinking and also goes nicely with grilled fish, or poultry dishes.
An intense, fresh and minerally southern French white from the Catalan coast near Perpignan.
The lowdown:
Often considered red wine territory, the impressive Domaine Lafage also make some top notch whites from their vineyards around Perpignan and the foothills of the Pyrenees. This one made with 80% Grenache Gris and 20% Roussanne from vineyards near the sea in Canet en Roussillon certainly deserves plenty of attention. Mostly aged in stainless steel, 30% spends time in new French oak barrels which gives extra texture and complexity. On the nose it's full of citrus, peachy and floral aromas which follows nicely on the palate together with a subte hint of spice. Medium bodied, it has a good length and rounds off with gentle, fresh finish.
The Producer:
Jean-Marc Lafage's family had been growing grapes for their local co-op in Roussillon for six generations but it was his desire to produce wines reflecting his own style and approach that led to him and his oenologist wife, Eliane, to set up Domaine Lafage. From small beginnings in 1996 the estate now runs to some 138 hectares of vines spread across the Agly Valley, Aspres and Perpignan. The Agly Valley in particular, with its black shale and layered schist soil in the shadow of ruined Cathar castles is one of Europes most exciting terroirs. Eliane and Jean-Marc specialise in growing old vines that impart pronounced minerality and concentration to their wines. Whilst the region is best known for its reds, the whites they produce are of the absolute best quality and certainly shouldn't be overlooked.
When to drink:
With its ripe, round flavours it makes good stand-alone drinking and also goes nicely with grilled fish, or poultry dishes.
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Fruity & Bright Whites |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grape Variety | Grenache Gris , Roussanne |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| SKU | LA3B18WN |
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