Arqueta

The Arqueta from Domaine Lafage is a special red wine from Roussillon – southern French, sun-ripened, with a Mediterranean character without heaviness.

Domaine Lafage lies in the heart of Roussillon, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. Jean-Marc Lafage and his wife Eliane cultivate around 200 hectares in various locations throughout the region – from the coast to the highlands. Their wines represent meticulous craftsmanship combined with broad approachability: typical Roussillon style without becoming academic.

In the glass, the Arqueta displays dark berry fruit – blackberry, black cherry – with a hint of lavender and garrigue in the background. The body is full, the tannins soft and well-integrated, and the finish pleasantly spicy. This is not a wine that demands patience, but one that brings immediate pleasure.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Food: Lamb chops with herbs de Provence, grilled merguez sausage, mature Manchego cheese or tomato tapenade on toasted bread
• Occasion: Summer evening with friends, uncomplicated wine evening without extensive planning.