Domaine Lafage Pinot Noir, Roussillion, France 2021

Pinot Noir finds it's heartland in Burgundy, the most prestigious, elegant and expensive wines in the world. We love this awesome value Pinot Noir that comes from a little further south, located in the foothills of the Pyrenees it is fuller in style, darker fruit and perfect for the festive season.

Grapes are grown at 300m above sea level, this altitude helps them retain their freshness and acidity in the hot climate. Old bush vines are hand harvested to selected only the best grapes. In the winery 50% of the grapes are whole cluster fermented, the wine then ages in 
large oak barrels. 

The Details:

Grape: Pinot Noir

Country: France

Region: Languedoc -Rousillion

Abv: 14%

Style: Soft, juicy, earthy

The Producer

The Domaine Lafage has been a family estate since 1798 and characterises itself with 3 distinct and emblematic terroirs that best reflect Roussillon's soil diversity which the most renowned names from the area acknowledge and recommend. Jean-Marc Lafage has been the most awarded French independent vintner in the last 10 years at the prestigious Concours General Agricole de Paris, 24 of his wines have been mentioned in the famous Guide Hachette since 2009, even Robert Parker  loved them! Discover the wines from this estate, it will be a revelation.