Domaine Lafage Cotes Catalanes Narassa 2024 75cl

Domaine Lafage Cotes Catalanes Narassa

Combining Grenache and Syrah from mature vines in the Agly Valley, this southern French red offers generous dark fruit flavours with a fresh finish. Grown on black slate soils and harvested late for added ripeness.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Deep red with an intense colour.
• Nose: Blackberry, aromatic herbs, earthy hints and pepper.
• Palate: Concentrated and full-bodied, with ripe dark fruit and smooth, finely textured tannins.
• Finish: Fresh and surprisingly elegant, with a lingering hint of sweetness.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this red wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic is a superb pairing because the wine's rich blackberry fruit and soft tannins complement the tender meat beautifully. The peppery and herbal notes mirror the seasoning, creating a harmonious combination that feels effortlessly natural.

Stilton with walnut biscuits and fig chutney is equally rewarding. The wine's ripe fruit balances the salty intensity of the cheese, while the freshness prevents the pairing from becoming too rich. Serve towards the end of a special meal.

• Beef
• Lamb
• Cheese

Why We Love This Red Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Stu, WSET 2

Country: France

Region: Roussillon

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Domaine Lafage

Wine Type: Red Wine

Wine Style: Full-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Vintage: 2024

Size: 75cl

ABV: 15%

Dietary:

Domaine Lafage Cotes Catalanes Narassa supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Domaine Lafage

With roots in Roussillon dating back to 1798, Domaine Lafage is a historic family winery now run by Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage, representatives of the seventh generation of winegrowers. Both trained as oenologists and travelled extensively before returning to southern France in 1996 to establish their own direction for the family business. They took full control of the estate in 2001, later adding Mas Miraflors in 2006 and Chateau Saint-Roch in 2008. From its base near Perpignan, the family has developed a collection of vineyard sites that showcase the diversity of the Roussillon region.

The vineyards stretch from the Mediterranean shoreline around Canet-en-Roussillon to the Aspres hills and the Agly Valley, including the distinctive slopes of Maury. Differences in altitude, exposure and geology create a wide range of growing conditions, from schist and black marl to limestone, clay and alluvial soils. The estate cultivates approximately 15 grape varieties, with Grenache in its different forms, Carignan, Mourvedre, Syrah, Muscat, Chardonnay and Viognier among the key grapes. Some plots contain exceptionally old vines, including centenarian plantings. The Lafages study their soils and individual vineyard parcels closely, adapting cultivation and winemaking to each site. Combining selective harvesting, modern cellar facilities and respect for traditional varieties, they produce wines across the region's appellations and styles, while developing regenerative farming and biodiversity projects to prepare their vineyards for changing climatic conditions.

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