2013 Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2013
Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Spicy cherries and peppery fruits are all over the place, in this lush, round wine. This winner is really quite rich and stylish for the vintage. Produced by blending 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. 1,923 Views Tasted Sep 7, 2015 |
When to Drink Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Lafond can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-12 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Lafond is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Lafond is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, grilled meats and cassoulet. Domaine Lafond is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Lafond is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Domaine Lafond also owns vines in Lirac, Tavel and in the Cotes du Rhone appellation.