
Domaine Lafage
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In the heart of Roussillon, the southernmost point of France, in a stone-built 15th century Catalan farmhouse, Domaine Lafage overlooks the road that connects the small town of Perpignan to the Mediterranean coast. A unique panorama shows an incredible view over the sea, dominated by the snow-capped peak of the mountain of Canigou, so dear to the Catalans.
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Shop our Holiday favorites!Featured Bottle: 2017 Erasmo Barbera-Garnacha
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Appellation: Maule River Valley, Chile
GRAPE VARIETIES
56% Barbera
44% Garnacha (Grenache)
WINEMAKER
Maurizio Castelli
TECHNICAL DATA
Acidity
3.64
Alcohol
14%WINEMAKING
Grapes are hand-harvested.
Each variety is fermented separately using wild yeast. Short macerations occure in stainless steel tanks. The varieties are then blended together and cold stabilized. There is no age or wood used, in order to preserve freshness and youth in the wine. -
Vineyard History
Learn MoreIn 1995, Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, owner of the eminent Col d’Orcia estate in Montalcino, visited the Maule Valley in Chile on a trip to the Conquistadores Trail. He fell in love with the land – an area he felt exhibited a true “Harmony of Nature” - and felt there was immense potential for the production of world-class wines. Count Cinzano and longtime consultant Maurizio Castelli settled on the area of “Riserva di Caliboro” in the Maule Valley to establish Erasmo. The decision to farm organically was paramount from the beginning. In fact, the Caliboro area was chosen because of the allowance of dry farming. The estate was certified organic with the 2014 vintage.
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Tasting Notes
Redolant of wild berries, sweet chocolate, and spices, this brooding-yet-drinkable blend of Barbera and Grenache is lively on the palate with ripe tannins and fresh acidity that lends itself well to a wide array of cuisines. Serve with whatever you like, haute or humble, or enjoy on its own.