The Domaine Lafage of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine Lafage
The winery offers 76 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Domaine Lafage.
It is ranked in the top 26 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine Lafage is one of the world's great estates. It offers 76 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Lafage Estate, located in Languedoc-Roussillon in France, has made winemaking and wine aging a true passion. For more than 25 years, it has grown by exploiting vineyards along the Black Mountain of Hérault and other places in Languedoc-Roussillon. The Lafage family advocates for organic farming, which involves precise treatment of soils and vineyards with the contemplation of innovative biodynamic techniques. The estate produces red, white, rosé wines, and over 30 creations that reflect the best of the region. In the vineyard, there are grape varieties such as Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault. These varieties provide a full rotation of maturity while producing wines of great aromatic intensity. Harmonie Wine is one of the first wines produced on the estate. It is a Mediterranean wine with rich aromas of herbs and fruit. The estate's red wines are characterized by a tannic structure, a powerful color, and a persistent finish. The range of white wines is older and brings together aromas of citrus, exotic fruits, and minerality. In addition, wines crafted by the Lafage vineyard, such as Vin de Pressurage, are also available. The Vin de Pressurage is a blend of many local grape varieties, but has a strong dominance of Grenache. It is matured in bunches that are particularly slow to ripen. This wine has incredible aromatic complexity and depth. The Lafage Estate also offers a wide selection of wine-related events. Visitors can participate in tastings, wine tasting courses, and seminars. They can also participate in weaving sessions to better understand the winemaking process at the Lafage Estate. In addition to exciting tours and insightful talks, the estate also offers personalized itineraries for small groups.

Top Domaine Lafage wines

Looking for the best Domaine Lafage wines in Languedoc-Roussillon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Lafage wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Lafage wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Lafage

How Domaine Lafage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of salmon steaks with lentils, navarin of the sea da gigi or express chicken skewers with spices.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or apricot and sometimes also flavors of raisin, toffee or almonds. In the mouth the sweet wine of Domaine Lafage. is a mainly marked by the residual sugar.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Lafage.

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

The typical Languedoc red wine is medium-bodied and Fruity. The best examples are slightly heavier and have darker, more savoury aromas, with notes of spice, undergrowth and leather. The Grape varieties used to make them are the classic southern French ones: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often with a touch of Carignan or Cinsaut. The white wines of the appellation are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, with occasional use of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from the Rhône Valley.

The top red wines of Domaine Lafage

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Lafage

How Domaine Lafage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of hungarian goulash, pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce or pasta with walnuts and treviso red salad.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, strawberries or vanilla. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Lafage. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Lafage

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.95/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Lafage.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache Gris

Discover the grape variety: Muscat of Alexandria

The top white wines of Domaine Lafage

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Lafage

How Domaine Lafage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of wok of chinese noodles with vegetables, zucchini quiche or ham and cheese omelette.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of peach, melon or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Lafage. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Lafage

  • 2020With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Lafage.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Gris
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Roussanne

The word of the wine: Shine

Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.

The top pink wines of Domaine Lafage

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Lafage

How Domaine Lafage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pasta or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, pasta with tuna and tomato or macaroons foie gras / figs.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, strawberries or raspberry. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine Lafage. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine Lafage

  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.97/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Lafage.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Macabeo
  • Grenache Gris

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine Lafage

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine Lafage

How Domaine Lafage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pork such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, real savoyard fondue or pork roll with tomato sauce.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine Lafage.

  • Grenache
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc

The word of the wine: Mistelle

Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.

The top natural sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Domaine Lafage

How Domaine Lafage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or spicy food such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, scrambled eggs with bacon on toast or vegetarian paella.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, chocolate or cassis and sometimes also flavors of raisin, prune or cheese.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

  • 0With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.07/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Domaine Lafage.

  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Grenache
  • Macabeo
  • Grenache Gris

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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