Domaine Lafage GN3 [Au Cube]

GN3 [Au Cube] represents a Roussillon red wine that combines the strengths of the south – power, warmth, garrigue spice – with a clear structure, without seeming heavy.

Jean-Marc Lafage and his wife Eliane cultivate around 200 hectares of vineyards in Roussillon, one of the sunniest wine-growing regions in France. The estate is known for reliably producing profound wines from old vines and the arid, slate-dominated terroir between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean – wines with an international focus, but a distinctly regional character.

In the glass, a dark ruby ​​red with a violet rim. On the nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, a touch of plum – along with dry garrigue herbs, black pepper, and a subtle hint of toasted oak. On the palate, dense and warm, supported by ripe, velvety tannins. The acidity is present enough to provide freshness, the finish spicy and long.

This blend primarily combines Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan from old vines. Targeted oak aging adds structure without overpowering the fruit.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Dishes: Leg of lamb with thyme, braised beef rib, venison ragout, aged Manchego cheese
• Occasion: Dinner with friends, hearty winter cuisine