"Reliable producers of Tavel and Lirac (and Châteauneuf-du-Pape), the Lafonds have crafted a spice-led 2017 Tavel bottled with a screw cap. Hints of allspice and clove accent watermelon and red berry flavors, while the palate is medium-bodied and richly textured, leading to a long, silky finish. Bravo!" (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) Supplied in screw cap .
Features
Estate
Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine
Vintage
2017
Designation
Tavel
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 20% Syrah
Terroirs
Three geological formations: light, filtering limestone; river sand and rolled pebbles; limestone pebbles and red clay; red clay and quartz pebbles.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
100% destemming, followed by 48-hour maceration at 8°C to 10°C, to obtain a more intense color, more aromas and more concentration. Pressing and fermentation at low temperature (16 to 20°C) for 8 to 10 days.
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep pink gloss
Nose
Expressive red and white fruit, exotic fruit and floral notes
Mouth
Fruity aromas evolving towards spices and stone fruit. Ample, suave and rich.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled or fried fish, or white meats. It's also the wine of brandade, bourride and bouillabaisse ...
Domain Lafond Roc-Epine
Tavel
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The flagship of the Tavel and Lirac appellations, as well as a leading producer of Châteauneuf and Côtes-du-Rhône, this estate, whose origins date back to the late 18th century, has been run by Pascal Lafond since 1990. Its vast organic vineyard, certified as of 2012, now covers 95 ha in four appellations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Reliable producers of Tavel and Lirac (and Châteauneuf-du-Pape), the Lafonds have crafted a spice-led 2017 Tavel bottled with a screw cap. Hints of allspice and clove accent watermelon and red berry flavors, while the palate is medium-bodied and richly textured, leading to a long, silky finish. Bravo!
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 8 reviews
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