Domaine LafageMoutou 2023

Name: Moutou
Brand: Domaine Lafage
SKU: VIN-024709
Price: 139.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 24709

£23.25 inc VAT

£139.50 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Côtes du Roussillon, France

Country: France

Region: Côtes du Roussillon

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Domaine Lafage

Alcohol: 13.50%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Jean Marc Lafage

Grape: Grenache/Garnacha, Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 90% Grenache/Garnacha, 10% Shiraz/Syrah

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Country: France

Region: Côtes du Roussillon

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Domaine Lafage

Alcohol: 13.50%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Jean Marc Lafage

Grape: Grenache/Garnacha, Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 90% Grenache/Garnacha, 10% Shiraz/Syrah

Taste Profile

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

Tasting Note

A fragrant red, with a bouquet of dark and red berries (dark cherries, plum, cassis…), the wine is fresh and velvety in the mouth, with notes of warm stones and sweet spices. The finish is focused and seductive.

Product Notes

Domaine Lafage Moutou is a captivating wine that evokes the unique spirit of Southern France. This radiant blend showcases Grenache and Syrah grapes, exhibiting deep, vibrant flavours. Notes of ripe cherries, blackcurrants and aromatic herbs unfurl in an engaging dance, graced with a peppery underpinning. Produced by the renowned Lafage family, this wine demonstrates excellent craftsmanship. Aged in oak barrels, Moutou embodies velvety tannins, nuanced earthy aromas and a lingering finish, resulting in an enticingly complex character. It pairs brilliantly with robust dishes and is an alluring choice for any lover of French wines.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of the Roussillon region in France, Domaine Lafage stretches across an impressive 160 hectares of vineyards. Rooted in family tradition and a deep passion for viticulture, the winery has cultivated a sterling reputation for producing exceptional wines at their small, yet highly efficient vineyard and winery.

Owned and managed by husband-and-wife team, Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage, the winery cultivates various grape varieties including Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre for their reds, as well as Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Viognier for their whites. The vineyard is nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains, which has a profound effect on the region's unique microclimate; the soil is rich in chalk and limestone, offering ideal conditions for wine growing. Jean-Marc and Eliane hold an absolute respect for their land, practising sustainable farming methods, minimising the use of chemicals: and implementing new technology where it serves to uphold the integrity of their wines.

The Lafage's dedication to their craft extends to always hand-harvesting their grapes, thus ensuring they preserve the quality of each fruit. Their intricate understanding of the land, combined with their commitment to traditional winemaking methods, allows for an exquisite series of wines that command attention in international wine competitions.

Domaine Lafage's winery also hosts a charming shop where wine enthusiasts and tourists can sample a selection of their award-winning wines or take guided tours of their vineyards. The tranquil beauty of the vineyards, the warm hospitality of the Lafage family, and the sublime taste of their wines makes for a truly unique wine-tasting experience.

Over the years, Domaine Lafage has assuredly carved a niche for itself in the French winemaking scene. With their vibrant, terroir-driven wines they have managed to charm the palate of wine lovers worldwide Their respect for nature and their meticulous attention to every detail of the wine production process is truly an art form: a testament to their indomitable love and dedication for winemaking.

https://www.domaine-lafage.com

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