Domaine Lafage Cuvée Lea

A Roussillon rosé that doesn't taste like holiday clichés: The Cuvée Léa from Domaine Lafage shows how much character the dry south can have.

Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage cultivate around 180 hectares in Roussillon – between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. The region is characterized by slate and granite soils, intense sunshine, and the Tramontane, the strong north wind that imparts natural freshness to the wines. The Cuvée Léa is a tribute to the family's daughter and represents an approachable, fruit-forward style – vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve its aromatics.

A pale salmon pink shines in the glass. The nose reveals aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of grapefruit peel, underpinned by a delicate minerality. On the palate, lively acidity carries the fruit – light-bodied, with barely perceptible tannins and a crisp, spicy finish. Grape varieties: Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, and Syrah.

Serving suggestion: 8–10 °C. As an aperitif, with grilled sea bass, prawns with herb oil, or a light goat cheese salad. Best enjoyed young.