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 quebec style barbecued salmon, paella from an old spanish grandmother... or blue cord.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, non oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, tree fruit or oak. 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 beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, sauté of veal with carrots or salmon cannelloni.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, boysenberries or bramble and sometimes also flavors of black olive, black plum or dried herbs. 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
  • 2021With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.99/5

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: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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 cannelloni with brocciu from jeanne, quiche lorraine or korean bibimbap.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of peach, lemon peel or tangerine and sometimes also flavors of smoke, strawberries or lychee. 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
  • 2021With 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
  • 2009With 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: Closed

A flat wine that does not express its aromas.

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 light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream), tunisian pasta or autumn verrine.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine Lafage

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine Lafage. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, fresh strawberries or pepper and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or white peach. 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
  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2019With 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: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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 in white wine, buckwheat cake à la bretonne or pasta "carbonara" à la française.

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

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

The word of the wine: Pedicel

Small stalk.

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 seven o'clock leg of lamb, mashed potatoes with spinach and 2 salmon or coconut chicken à la bellevilloise.

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, black fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Domaine Lafage

  • 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
  • 2013With 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: Grenache Gris

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Lafage

Planning a wine route in the of Languedoc-Roussillon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Lafage.

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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The word of the wine: Closed

A flat wine that does not express its aromas.