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The tasting |
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Bright, intense red. |
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Black fruit aromas mixed with spicy notes. |
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Beautifully mature, with sophisticated ageing, this cuvée releases juice with fresh tannins and a smoky finish. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 16 and 18°C. |
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Grilled or simmered red meats, prime rib, entrecôte au poivre. |
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From now until 2030. |
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The estate and the wine |
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A historic and family-run estate in Ampuis, Domaine Lafoy stands as a staple of the northern Rhône. The arrival of Gaëtan Lafoy has elevated the quality even further in a continuous quest for freshness and precision. He produces impeccable cuvées in a natural and very digestible style, complemented by beautiful aging in wood. |
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Originating from the fine terroirs of Ampuis, nestled between the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, the 2021 red Côte Rôtie Prélude commands respect with a perfect balance between maturity and aging. It's a lovely Syrah, with scents of black fruit and spices, featuring fresh tannins and a smoky finish, and sophisticated aging that will easily carry it through the next 5 to 6 years. |
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Hand-harvested, totally destemmed.
Aged for 20 months in barrels, including 10% new barrels and 90% one- to four-wine barrels. |
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AWARDS |
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Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee! |
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