| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
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| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 15.0% |
Spec sheet
The wine
The soils of granite and schist clearly define this wonderful Grenache from the Roussillon that could be easily mistaken as one from the Sierra de Gredos. It has firm tannins with a juicy palate; it's robust while boasting elegance, thanks to a well-handled fruit and a conscious use of oak. Blackberries, violets, undergrowth and liquorice display a very clean and complex nose. The palate is medium-bodied and everything is beautifully tailored: the tannins have graceful power, a juiciness that is well refreshed by acidity and a touch of bitterness that make this Nicolas almost an addictive wine.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Crimson red / Ruby-red rim |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Higly aromatic / Aromatic / Red fruit / Spices / Flowers |
Mouth | Silky tannins / Rounded / Long / Voluptuous |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
Meats cooked on hot stone / Rabbit lamb with fine herbs / Steak tartare
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 88-90 PK |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 90-92 PK |
| 2017 | 91-93 PK |
| 2016 | 92 PK |
| 2015 | 92 PK |
PK: Parker
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 10 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | 65 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Silt |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Orientation | Southeast |
The winery
Domaine Lafage
Domaine Lafage, situated on the outskirts of Perpignan, is the winery run by Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage, the sixth generation in charge of the family-owned vineyards. The winery's modern-day history began with 36 ha of inherited old vines and gradually extended over very varied corners of Roussillon, where different climates and terrains occur, enabling the winery to produce one of the most complete wine portfolios in the whole of France. Lying between the sea and the...
