Domaine Lafage Taronja de Gris Orange Wine is a captivating, skin-contact white wine produced in the sun-drenched Côtes Catalanes region of Roussillon, Southern France. Crafted by winemakers Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage, this orange wine honours historic Mediterranean winemaking traditions while utilizing modern precision. Sourced from ancient Grenache Gris vines, it displays a striking amber hue and a deliciously complex texture that bridges the gap between white and light red wine.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its vibrant amber colour, distinctive textural grip, and rich aromatic depth. The name 'Taronja' reflects its lovely orange-gold appearance, achieved through extended skin contact with pink-skinned Grenache Gris grapes. By fermenting the juice together with its grape skins and ageing the wine in a combination of concrete tanks and oak barrels, the Lafages have created an extraordinarily food-friendly wine packed with dried stone fruit, citrus peel, and savoury herbal spice.

Vineyard & Production

The fruit is harvested from low-yielding, old-vine Grenache Gris plots planted on slate and limestone soils between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains. To extract colour, tannin, and flavour, the crushed grapes undergo an extended maceration on their skins for several weeks during and after fermentation. A portion of the wine is aged in seasoned oak barrels while the rest remains in concrete vessels to retain fresh minerality, preserving a balance between rich structural tannin and lively natural acidity.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it reveals a striking amber-orange hue with copper reflections. The nose is rich and highly expressive, offering complex aromas of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and marmalade, intertwined with notes of white tea, wild herbs, and toasted nuts. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, dry, and distinctly textured, showcasing a subtle tannic grip alongside ripe peach and spice flavours, culminating in a long, fresh, and mineral-driven finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its subtle tannins, rich aromatics, and bright acidity, this orange wine is an exceptionally versatile gastronomic partner. It pairs magnificently with aromatic Middle Eastern and North African dishes, such as lamb tagine with apricots, roasted butternut squash, and spiced falafel. It is also an outstanding match for roasted pork belly, firm cured cheeses, duck breast, and lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

Grape Varieties

100% Grenache Gris

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