The Domaine Lafond of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley

Domaine Lafond
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 228 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône méridional in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine Lafond is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône méridional.. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Lafond Estate is located in the southern Rhone Valley in France. It is a family-run operation that dates back to 1862, with a constant care for the land and quality of the wines they have passed down to this day. The estate is part of several vineyard owners in the valley and owns a total of nearly 35 hectares of vineyards. These lands are located on clayey and stony soils, in different microclimates that give them specific characteristics. The estate's terroir is ideal for the cultivation of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, allowing for the production of complex and high-quality red wines. The estate is characterized by the use of biodynamic techniques and the adoption of the most environmentally friendly farming practices possible. The vines are planted with low densities and are closely monitored on the ground to identify and mitigate the stress that the vines may experience. This practice aims to achieve high-quality wines that reflect the terroirs from which they originate. With its range of wines that includes reds, whites, and rosés, the Lafond Estate offers deep flavors and unique aromas. Their range of cult red wines includes the mythical Gigondas, the Baron de Faugeres, and the designer Roc de Cambac. Other exceptional wines are available in white and rosé, including the famous Cotes du Rhone village Crouse-les-Beaumes, the Blanc de Faugeres, and the Saint Esprit Rosé. The estate also offers guided tours of its vineyards for the curious and produces local olive oils and honey under its name. Products are available online. The aim of the Lafond Estate is to maintain and develop the overall quality and diversity of the products they produce - respecting both tradition and their environment.

Top Domaine Lafond wines

Looking for the best Domaine Lafond wines in Rhône méridional among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Lafond 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 Lafond wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Lafond

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Lafond

How Domaine Lafond wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or peach and apricot chicken (about 270 calories).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Lafond

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Lafond. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Lafond. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Lafond

  • 2006With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.86/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Rhône méridional

Sunny, Mediterranean southern Rhône, kingdom of Grenache Noir. Fleshy, generous reds with signature notes of candied red and black fruits (cherry, plum), garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper and sweet spices, round tannins and an opulent palate. Blended with peppery Syrah, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Flagship crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape on rolled pebbles (powerful, age-worthy), Gigondas, dense Vacqueyras, fleshy Tavel rosé, sweet muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.

123 communes, mistral climate.

The top white wines of Domaine Lafond

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Lafond

How Domaine Lafond wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta carbonara, marmite dieppoise or sunday night savoury pie (leftover).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Lafond

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Lafond. often reveals types of flavors of apples, peach or butter and sometimes also flavors of pepper, apricot or lemon. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Lafond. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Lafond

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.

The top pink wines of Domaine Lafond

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Lafond

How Domaine Lafond wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of quiche without eggs, spaghetti neapolitan style or mussels with beer.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine Lafond

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine Lafond. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine Lafond. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine Lafond

  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.69/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Bourboulenc
  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Attack

First impressions perceived after the wine is put in the mouth.

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.