COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache Gris
PRODUCER
Domaine Lafage
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Sardines Grenache Gris is a vibrant tribute to the traditional Catalan fishermen of the Roussillon region. Produced by the dynamic seventh-generation winemaking couple Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage of Domaine Lafage, this wine captures the maritime spirit of the Mediterranean coast. The name and playful label evoke the historic practice of beach seine fishing, where the daily catch was shared equally among the crew and villagers over simple, refreshing local wines. Sourced from vineyards bordering the sea, this wine reflects the unique terroir of clay, limestone, and schist soils, offering a pure expression of the rare Grenache Gris grape.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's label pays tribute to the traditional Catalan fishermen who shared their daily catch on the beach with simple, fresh local wines.
Fact 02
Domaine Lafage uses regenerative agriculture, including biochar and cover crops, to combat drought in their coastal vineyards.
Fact 03
Grenache Gris is a rare pink-skinned mutation of Grenache, prized in Roussillon for its mineral tension and stone fruit characters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process is designed to preserve the natural acidity and aromatic freshness of the Grenache Gris grape. Grapes are harvested exceptionally early in the season to maintain low alcohol and high tension. Following a gentle direct pressing, the juice undergoes cool fermentation at 16°C in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged on its fine lees (Feinhefe) for four months, which enhances the texture and mouthfeel while preserving its vibrant fruit profile and characteristic maritime salinity.
