Domaine Magellan is located in Magalas, very old village with shaded alleys that breathe the southern art of living, next to Pézenas : it is truly the heart of wine-growing Languedoc.
Arriving here, Bruno Lafon was lucky enough to come across remarkable and expressive terroirs - mostly sandstone soils giving aromatic wines with a very fine texture. The result is elegant wines that are expressive and above all, represents the Burgundian origins of Bruno Lafon.
Arriving here, Bruno Lafon was lucky enough to come across remarkable and expressive terroirs - mostly sandstone soils giving aromatic wines with a very fine texture. The result is elegant wines that are expressive and above all, represents the Burgundian origins of Bruno Lafon.
Presentation
Presentation
A typical old vines Grenache wine from sandy soils: notes of citrus, blood orange and fine tannins.
Terroir
Sandy soils
In the vineyard
Old vines : 45 years old and 60 years old.
Organic viticulture, no chemical treatments : mechanical work of the soil.
Organic viticulture, no chemical treatments : mechanical work of the soil.
Winemaking
The grapes are all hand harvested in the early morning light and hand-sorted right before being transferred in the concrete tanks for fermentation.
Varietal
Grenache noir : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Ageing potential
5 years
Tasting
Brilliant ruby color, characteristic nose of Grenache on sandy soils.
Notes of blood orange dominating and in the mouth notes of red fruits and spices.
The tannins are supple and the finish refreshing.
Notes of blood orange dominating and in the mouth notes of red fruits and spices.
The tannins are supple and the finish refreshing.
Food pairings
Barbecue, meats, seafood.
