Ratings
WE 87
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Laffitte |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGP |
| Grapes | 100% Malbec |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Brilliant purple color |
| Aroma | Expressive notes of morello cherry, black cherries, blackberries, black plums, resin, black pepper, with smoky and spicy hints. |
| Palate | Juicy, fresh palate with smooth, well-managed tannins and a mineral/juicy frame. |
| Finish | Good reverberation with a youthful, dry finish that is not coarse or meager. |
| Food Pairing | vegetable couscous, beef meatballs, lamb stew with chickpeas, dried figs, braised chicken in red wine |
| Serving Temp | 15-18°C |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | After fermentation, the wine may continue to harmonize on fine lees for a few months. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation details not specified; the wine is a dry red Malbec. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Highest hills of Ayzieu |
| Soil | Terroir typical of Bas Armagnac, composed mainly of 'sables fauves' (reddish sands) on the surface and 'terrebouc' in the subsoil. |
| Harvest Type | Not specified |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes from vineyards planted on the highest hills of Ayzieu, Bas Armagnac terroir. |
Interesting facts
| The Domaine Laffitte family has a long tradition in Armagnac production; the vineyard area expanded from 18 to 120 hectares under current leadership. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 3760267722011 |