Léa Les Aspres AOC - Domaine Lafage

Léa Les Aspres AOC - Domaine LafageThe Léa Les Aspres of Domaine Lafage from the French wine region Cotes du Roussillon is a rich, balanced and elegant red wine cuvée vinified from the grape varieties Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. In the glass, this wine presents a deep purple color with violet reflections. The bouquet reveals rich scents of blackcurrants, plums, juicy blackberries and other dark fruits - accompanied by notes of garden herbs and mint. On the palate, this cuvée shows excellent density with an expressive fruitiness and soft tannins. Very elegant, velvety and long finish. Vinification of the Domaine Lafage Cuvée Léa This cuvée is named after the daughter Léa of the Lafage family. The vines have an age of about 25 years. The selection of the grapes is very strict (strict yield reduction). The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. During this process, a batch of Grenache grapes is fermented by whole cluster fermentation. After a long maceration period, 40% of this red wine cuvée is aged in French oak barriques. The remaining 60% rests in stainless steel tanks. Food recommendation for the Léa Lafage Les Aspres This dry red wine from the South of France is excellent with classic dishes of the regional cuisine of France, especially with beef braised, roasted or grilled, boeuf bourguignonne, meat stew, chili con carne. Awards for Domaine Lafage's Léa Les Aspres Decanter: 92 points for 2019 James Suckling: 91 points for 2019 Robert M. Parker - The Wine Advocate: 94 points for 2015 Robert M. Parker - The Wine Advocate: 92 points for 2014, 2013 and 2012