Lafage Taronja

An orange wine from Côtes Catalanes in the Roussillon of South West France

Named Taronja, the Catalan word for Orange. Made in conjunction with Jean-Marc la neighbour and friend Justin Howard-Sneyd MW of Domaine of the Bee, this is a blend of old vine Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc with a bit of Muscat and Viognier. Only four barrels were fermented, a mix of carbonic maceration, whole bunch, and destemmed and then the wine was left to macerate on its skins for two weeks. The result is a wine light amber/copper in colour (from the time macerating on the skins) and full of flavour. Orange peel, white pepper, ginger, melon and citrus fruit with light, dry tannins and fresh acidity on the palate. Mouthfilling with a long, persistent and clean finish.

Try with pork dishes, cold cuts, or just as an aperitif with savoury snacks.