Domaine Lafage Maury Grenat is a French fortified wine that hails from the Maury region of Roussillon in southern France. This wine is made using old vine Grenache grapes, which are grown in the rugged, rocky soils of the region. The result is a rich, intense wine with aromas of dried fruit, figs, and raisins. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with flavors of dark berries, spice, and licorice. It has a velvety texture and a long, smooth finish. The wine is aged in oak barrels for one year, adding layers of complexity to its already rich and intense character. It pairs well with rich, hearty dishes, dark chocolate, and cheese.

About the Winery

Located in Perpignan, France, the Domaine Lafage Wine brand was set up by Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage. Their premium wines are made from grapes cultivated across 160 hectares of vineyards located near the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. The warm, dry climate of these vineyards plays a very important role in the full-flavoured quality of the grapes. The climate, soil quality and the passion of the passion of the farmers make this region a haven for growing grape varietals such as Chardonnay, Grenache, Rousanne, Marsanne, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan.

These half-a-century old vineyards have different types of soil to aid different quality of grape production. The popular wines from the stables of the Domaine Lafage brand are listed bellowed according to their type:

Red Wine

Cuvee’ Nicolas – Made from Grenache
Tessellae Old Vines GSM – Made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
Tessellae Carignan – Made from Carignan
Bastide Miraflors – Made from Syrah and Grenache
La Narassa – Made from Syrah and Grenache
Ambre – Made from Grenache (Blanc & Gris)

White Wine

Cote’ East – Made from Grenache (Blanc & Gris), Chardonnay and Rousanne
Miraflors Blanc – Made from Grenache (Blanc & Gris), Muscat d’Alexandrie, Rousanne, Viognier, Vermentin and Sauvignon
Cuvee’ Centenaire – Made from Grenache (Blanc & Gris) and Rousanne
Grand Cuvee’ Blanc – Made from Grenache (Blanc & Gris) and Macabeu

Rose Wine

Miraflors Rose – Made from Mourvedre, Grenache Gris and Grenache
La Grande Cuvee’ Rose – Made from Grenache Gris, Grenache and Mourvedre

The 160 hectares of vineyards are located at an elevation in the range of 50 to 400m, which helps in growing a great collection of exclusive grapes. Farming, cultivating and harvesting of the grapes are done in 100% organic way, without the use of harmful fertilisers or pesticides. The wines produced here fall in the ageing bracket of around 10 to 100 years.

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