The Roussillon is after all a real mosaic of different soils, and among all of them we have chosen three truly expressive terroirs that we feel are best suited to make the kind of wines that we love to make :
THE AGLY VALLEY Following the river up the winding Agly Valley, the heartland of the Catalan vineyard is found on the hills. This is where we seek the authentic flavours of traditional varieties which give us great richness and power.
MEDITERRANEAN PERPIGNAN Our vines close to the cool sea-side are planted on deep terraces of sandstone, and river stones from the quaternary period. Even on the hottest days, the the sea breezes. Penetrate a few miles inland, keeping the vines cool. Towards the end of the afternoon, a gentle haze appears along the coast that brings an invigorating sea-spray and a note of salinity.
LES ASPRES Planted on terraces that follow the contours of the hills, the vineyards here are partially planted to bush vines, and marry beautifully with the backdrop of the Pyrenees behind them. Brutally exposed to the strongest gusts of the tramontane on terraces that burn in the summer sun, this land at an altitude of 400 metres gives wine that shows a vibrant intensity.
SINCE 1798
In the Lafage family, we have been winegrowers from father to son for more than 2 centuries.
In the 80s, Jean-Marc, as a young boy, actively participated in the work in the vineyards. But the revelation that he was to be a winemaker came to him one day when his father gave him the sole charge of a batch of some of his finest Maury grapes.
From the gene to the passion, this work will draw his path: Domaine Lafage is born and will forever be Catalan !
My wife Eliane and I had studied oenology together, and spent some time travelling around the world making wine, and building up a wealth of experience and knowledge. Together, we now head up a terrific team who are devoted to following our Domaine’s philosophy.
My parents remain actively involved at the cellar door, and my father keeps a watchful eye on the vineyard parcelles – they are his lifeblood. No doubt I’ll be the same in a few years ! Our children Nicolas and Lea, even though they are still very young, are already showing a keen interest in the winemaking life ….
The market for rosé wine has experienced significant growth in recent years, especially in the international market. Indeed, exporting rosé wine has become a real challenge for many producers, especially French ones, who are looking to diversify their sales and establish themselves in new markets.
The Rhône Valley is an important wine region in France, producing a wide variety of quality wines. Rhône Valley wines are exported worldwide, contributing to the fame and success of this French wine region. In this article, we will focus on the export of Rhône Valley wines and their evolution in terms of wine profile and market internationally.
Riesling is a white grape variety originally from the Rhine Valley in Germany, but it is also grown in other wine regions around the world, including Alsace, France. Every year, the second Saturday of March is celebrated as World Riesling Day, a day dedicated to promoting this versatile grape variety and tasting wines made from Riesling.
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