Domaine LaFage Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2017 750ml - Carlo Russo Wine & Spirit World
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Domaine LaFage Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2017 750ml
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Domaine LaFage Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2017

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Carignan has had a rather tumultuous history in the south of France. Once seen as a necessary grape to spur the recovery of the region after the plague of phylloxera in the late 19th century, primarily for its ability to produce high yields, it has been largely replaced with “nobler” varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. This is unfortunate – for as challenging as the variety is to love when the vines are young, they are superb with half a century under their belt. Jean-Marc Lafage luckily resisted the call to uproot and replace this variety, and he possesses Carignan vines well over 70 years old on schist with which he makes the Tessellae Carignan.

Jeb Dunnuck
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Moving to the reds, the 2017 Côtes Catalanes Tessellae Carignan (100% Carignan) comes from the Agly Valley and was brought up all in tank. Blackberries, leather, dried herbs, and licorice notes all emerge from this spicy, medium-bodied, silky Carignan that has terrific purity and elegance. It's another wine from Jean-Marc that over-delivers. Drink it over the coming couple of years.

November 1, 2018

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