Cabirau Grande Cuvée White Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon AOP 2024
Côtes du Roussillon AOP white wine from 60-year-old old vines planted on black schist in the Agly Valley. A blend of Macabeu, Grenache blanc and Grenache gris, vinified on the lees and aged in barrels and foudres. A mineral and smoky profile, with a structured and fresh palate.
On what terroir is Cabirau Grande Cuvée Blanc Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon AOP 2024 produced?
This wine comes from 60-year-old old vines grown on a black schist vineyard in the Agly Valley, near Maury. It is classified as Côtes du Roussillon AOP, with a yield of 18 hl/ha.
How is Cabirau Grande Cuvée Blanc Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon AOP 2024 vinified and aged?
The grapes are pressed whole-cluster, then the must ferments with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged on the lees for 9 months in 225 and 500-liter barrels and foudres, before a final stage of aging in tank.
What is the tasting profile of Cabirau Grande Cuvée Blanc Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon AOP 2024?
The nose reveals itself as complex, with mineral nuances, smoky touches and floral notes. The palate is rich without being opulent, structured, driven by a beautiful tension and freshness. The finish is long, with great persistence.
What dishes pair with Cabirau Grande Cuvée Blanc Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon AOP 2024?
This wine pairs well with hard cheeses or dishes combining land and sea.