“When it comes to quality-to-price ratios, no one does it better than proprietor Jean Marc Lafage.” Jeb Dunnuck

“One of my favorite wines in the lineup, year in, year out… savvy readers need to snatch up this beauty… Don’t miss it… love this wine!” Jeb Dunnuck

Jean-Marc Lafage Arqueta Collioure 2017

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94 pts Jeb Dunnuck / 93 pts Wine Advocate

 I’ve been pining for this wine for a few years now, and was finally able to score an allocation. Since you are a proven Lafage fan, you get first, and likely last, dibs. A perfect addition to your holiday table!

This gem comes from the Collioure appellation. Like all his wines, it is from the southernmost tip of the Roussillon region. The difference here from Jean-Marc’s other wines is the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. The cooling breezes provide for an extra level of elegance and, I swear, just a hint of a saline finish that makes the mouth water!

“Lafage works with the local co-op to produce this wine, which spends winters there before being moved to demi-muids at the winery. The 2017 Arqueta is a medium to full-bodied blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Carignan, boasting showy blueberry and cherry fruit and a hint of the brininess for which the Collioure appellation is known.” WA

“always one of the most exotic, singular wines in the portfolio. The 2017 Collioure Arqueta is brilliant, brilliant stuff, offering classic Collioure minerality… as well as loads of red and black fruits, spice, and savory, floral notes. Drink this medium-bodied, elegant, silky beauty over the coming 4-6 years. I finished my notes with “love this wine!” JD

“Beautiful deep black color. Intense nose on blackberry, blackcurrant and a light toasted, subtle mocha. The palate is full-bodied, rich and generous with lots of blackberry and blackcurrant. It ends on a note of freshness and subtle oak, with good length.” Winery note

For food pairing, Jean-Marc says, “Nothing like a piece of red meat to accompany the freshness of our Collioure Rouge Arqueta… Lamb, beef, duck, all marriages are allowed!” Who am I to argue?


Or reply. The wine is available now in Chapel Hill. Thursday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.