For over two centuries, the La-Fage family has been rooted in the rugged, beautiful lands of Roussillon. It is a legacy of worldly and generational knowledge, rooted in Roussillon, which forms the very soul of Château Saint-Roch. After traveling the globe as an acclaimed international winemaker, Jean-Marc Lafage felt the powerful pull of his family's origins, returning in 2005 to acquire the estate in the ancient village of Maury. His return was not just a business decision; it was a homecoming.
Here, in the majestic Agly Valley, every wine tells a story forged by wind and stone. The vineyards, some over 50 years old, cling to their unique clay-shale soils with a limestone base, a difficult terroir that forces the vines to struggle, concentrating the grapes with an incredible depth of character. Above all, the powerful, dry "Tramontana" winds, a constant presence from the sea, act as a natural sculptor, protecting the vines from disease and imbuing the grapes with a singular freshness. It is a place of raw beauty, watched over by the dramatic silhouette of the ancient Cathar castle of Quéribus.
Jean-Marc’s winemaking philosophy perfectly marries this rich tradition with modern innovation with sustainable commitments. He is renowned for pioneering regenerative viticulture practices, preserving old vines and planting new varietals, cultivating and using biochar for water retention, etc.
Jean-Marc has meticulously restored and updated the cellars, knowing that the most advanced technology is simply a tool to honor the land's ancient wisdom. He allows the soul of the terroir to be fully expressed, blending the rugged power of old vines with the precision of modern stainless steel to create wines of exceptional purity and character.
This is especially true of his Rosé, a wine that truly captures the essence of the place. With every sip, you experience the taste of the Mediterranean breeze, captured in a Rosé bottle—a vibrant, fresh, and compelling expression of the Roussillon sun, the wind, and the stone. It is a wine that is both a reflection of a family's deep history and a toast to the living, breathing landscape they call home.
Fresh and vibrant blend from 50-year-old vines in Roussillon’s Agly Valley. Expressive notes of citrus and white flowers with a mineral backbone that reflects its schist soils.
Powerful yet refined red from Château Saint-Roch, blending old-vine Grenache and Syrah. Deep, structured and velvety, with notes of dark fruit and garrigue herbs. A true Roussillon classic.
Elegant rosé crafted from old vines in Maury. Delicate aromas of red berries and peach meet a crisp, dry palate with a lingering mineral finish — pure Mediterranean charm.
From century-old vines rooted in Roussillon’s rugged hillsides. A rich, full-bodied red with layers of black fruit, spice, and earthy minerality — the essence of southern France.
