Domaine LafageArqueta Collioure
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Carignan, the Grenache, the Syrah, the Grenache Gris and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Arqueta Collioure from the Domaine Lafage
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Arqueta Collioure of Domaine Lafage in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Arqueta Collioure of Domaine Lafage in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, strawberries or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Arqueta Collioure
Pairings that work perfectly with Arqueta Collioure
Original food and wine pairings with Arqueta Collioure
The Arqueta Collioure of Domaine Lafage matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of beef in white wine, veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise or pasta bolognese.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lafage's Arqueta Collioure.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Arqueta Collioure from Domaine Lafage are 2018, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine Lafage
The Domaine Lafage is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 98 wines for sale in the of Collioure to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Collioure
Roussillon AOC on the Côte Vermeille, spectacular schist terrace vineyards facing the Mediterranean (up to 40% slope). Signature powerful, sun-drenched reds with signature notes of black blackberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, rosemary, cocoa and a spicy touch, firm tannins and warm palate — blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (min. 60%), Cinsault and Carignan. Round red-fruit rosés.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Fade in
Said of a wine whose different elements are perceived in the mouth in a pleasant and harmonious way.
