Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas
Bright ruby with a youthful core. The nose is packed with raspberry, ripe cherry, blackberry, blueberry, and cassis, with violet, licorice, black pepper, and herbs. On the palate, the wine is full of ripe beery fruits with notes of anise, herbs and spices. Domaine Lafage has become one of southern France’s most recognized producers, known for elevating Roussillon’s reputation through expressive, site-driven wines that marry power with elegance. A family-run estate led by Jean-Marc and Éliane Lafage. The Lafage family has deep roots in the region, with generations of viticulture shaping their understanding of its diverse terroirs.
Classification: IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée)
Grape Varietal: Grenache
Feature: Sustainable, Old Vine Grapes
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation: Côtes Catalanes
Grape Profile: Grenache is a red wine grape variety which thrives in hot, dry conditions. Grenache wines are known for their rich, fruity character, typically showcasing flavors of ripe red fruit like strawberries, cherries, and raspberries, along with hints of white pepper, cinnamon, and leather when matured.
Region Profile: Côtes Catalanes lies in France’s southern Roussillon region near the Spanish border, shaped by intense Mediterranean sunshine, rocky schist and limestone soils, and cooling Tramontane winds. The region’s dry climate and rugged terrain are ideal for Grenache, allowing full ripeness while preserving structure and aromatic lift.
Pair with: Hearty dishes like grilled red meats, poultry, and game. Rich pasta dishes with meat sauces. Mature aged cheeses like Cheddar and Gouda. Roasted vegetables. Spicy & herb-infused foods.
