Domaine Lafond 'Roc-Épine' Lirac BLANC 2022

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A fresh and pleasant blend with a golden yellow colour and a good balance of fruit, lime-tree and white flower aromas. The attack is slightly spicy and peppery with a good structure and length.

Grape 50% Grenache, 30% Roussanne, 20% Viognier

Food match grilled prawns, scampi with curry, eel with mushroom cream sauce

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

The vineyards of Domaine Lafond have been in the family for several generations. The Lafond family has along history in the Southern Rhone Valley that dates all the way back to 1780. Lafond family created Domaine Lafond in Roc-Epine in 1970.

Today the wines are recognised as reference points for the appellations of Lirac and Tavel. Under the guidance of Jean-Pierre who built the current cellar in 1970 and now son Pascal, the wines have gone from strength to strength. In total the domaine has 74 hectares under vine and produce 4 appellations: Tavel, Lirac, Cotes du Rhone, and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. With their insistence on control at all stages of viticulture and the winemaking process they have achieved remarkable results. In 2012, Domaine Lafond turned to organic farming.