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Château Lauriga - Domaines Paul Mas
Château Lauriga in Roussillon: Côtes du Roussillon and Pays d'Oc, carignan and grenache, direct from the estate...
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Domaine de Lauriga: the Catalan soul of the Roussillon as a heritage
Domaine de Lauriga
A Catalan estate of the Roussillon in Thuir (Pyrénées-Orientales), the latest acquisition of Jean-Claude Mas in 2016 (Domaines Paul Mas). Nearly 68 hectares over the three great terroirs of the Roussillon, facing the Canigou. A thousand-year history (Vigné del Rey, centenarian Carignan), Catalan grapes in AOC Côtes du Roussillon and IGP Pays Catalan.
Some estates seem to have been placed there by History itself. Domaine de Lauriga is one of them. The latest acquisition of Jean-Claude Mas in 2016, this jewel of the Roussillon embodies a viticulture deeply rooted in Catalan culture, between medieval memory and contemporary energy. Located halfway between Perpignan and Thuir, the cradle of Byrrh, the estate contemplates the majestic silhouette of the Canigou and is set in a landscape shaped by the winds, the stone and the sun.
A thousand-year history written in the land
Domaine de Lauriga plunges its roots into the heart of the Middle Ages. Part of its land once belonged to the ancient Laurinya, ceded in 1068 by the King of France to the Abbey of Cuixà. This vineyard would later become the famous Vigné del Rey, whose wines were served at the court of the King of Aragon. A mythic vine still survives today: the Carignan del Rey, over 100 years old, a living witness of this prestigious past. Long before the arrival of Jean-Claude Mas, René and Jacqueline Clar shaped the estate with passion, refurbishing an old Catalan mas and structuring a modern vineyard without ever denying the soul of the place.
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A multiple terroir, signature of the Roussillon
The vineyard today extends over nearly 68 hectares, spread across several plots with marked identities. You find the three great terroirs of the Roussillon: stony scree from the mountain foothills, mixing schists, flint and basalt; sandy soils; and clay-limestone lands. This geological patchwork offers a remarkable richness of expression to the wines, each finding its balance between power, freshness and depth.
A demanding but protective climate
The climate is resolutely Mediterranean: hot summers, mild winters, rainfall concentrated in spring and autumn. But here, nature has a major ally: the Tramontane. This dry north wind blows regularly over the vineyard, naturally cleansing the vines, limiting diseases and making it possible to reduce plant-protection interventions. A precious asset for a more respectful and precise viticulture.
Catalan and Mediterranean grapes in the spotlight
Domaine de Lauriga grows a broad palette of grapes, mixing local traditions and more recent varieties. Carignan, white and black Grenaches, Muscat of Alexandria and small-berry Muscat sit alongside Syrah, Mourvèdre, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This diversity allows the making of wines in AOC Côtes du Roussillon (white, red, rosé) but also in IGP Pays Catalan, offering great freedom of expression to the vineyard. To discover direct from the estate.
The Château Lauriga reds
AOC Côtes du Roussillon - terroir reds
The estate's signature reds: Cadet, supple and generous; the Réserve Cuvée Bastien, more structured; and the Grande Réserve Cuvée Jean, deep and accomplished. Sunny but balanced reds, on Catalan and Mediterranean grapes.
The centenarian "del Rey" Carignan
A mythic vine over 100 years old - heritage of the Vigné del Rey
A living witness of the famous Vigné del Rey, whose wines were served at the court of the King of Aragon: a Carignan vine over 100 years old, the historic and emblematic heart of the estate, a symbol of a prestigious past.
The Lauriga whites
AOC Côtes du Roussillon & IGP Pays d'Oc - whites
Château Lauriga Soleil Blanc (AOC Côtes du Roussillon), luminous and sunny, and Domaine Lauriga La Figuera Blanc (IGP Pays d'Oc), fresh and aromatic. Catalan whites on white Grenaches, Macabeu and Muscats.
The Lauriga rosés
AOC Côtes du Roussillon & IGP - rosés
The Château Lauriga Rosé (AOC Côtes du Roussillon), generous and balanced, and the Domaine de Lauriga Gris, paler and thirst-quenching. Catalan rosés on fruit and freshness, carried by the Tramontane.
Domaine Lauriga Racines & Merlot-Cabernet
AOC Corbières & IGP Côtes Catalanes - reds
Accessible, fruity reds: Domaine Lauriga Racines (AOC Corbières) and Domaine Lauriga Merlot-Cabernet (IGP Côtes Catalanes, Merlot and Cabernet). Catalan generosity for every day, all in suppleness.
The Vins Doux Naturels
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Grenat, Ambré hors d'âge
The Catalan tradition par excellence: the Muscat de Rivesaltes, aromatic and sunny, the Grenat on black fruit, and the Ambré hors d'âge, mellowed by time. The sweet, sunny signature of the Roussillon (check availability online).
The Catalan soul of the Roussillon, direct from the estate
Wines with an assertive Catalan character
The wines of Domaine de Lauriga are sunny without being heavy, generous but always balanced. They tell of the wind, the warm stone, the old vines and the nearby Mediterranean. Luminous whites, deep reds, generous rosés: each cuvee carries the signature of a sincere, inhabited terroir.
The Catalan soul, between memory and modernity
From the Vigné del Rey served at the court of the King of Aragon to the still-living centenarian Carignan, Domaine de Lauriga carries nearly a thousand years of history. The latest acquisition of Jean-Claude Mas (2016), over 68 hectares and the three terroirs of the Roussillon, helped by the Tramontane: sunny, deep and balanced wines, in Côtes du Roussillon and IGP Pays Catalan.
Why choose the Domaine de Lauriga wines?
The Catalan soul of the Roussillon. Between Perpignan and Thuir, facing the Canigou, nearly a thousand years of winemaking history.
A multiple terroir. The three great terroirs of the Roussillon: stony scree, sands and clay-limestone.
Old vines and the Tramontane. A centenarian Carignan and a wind that cleanses the vines: healthy ripening and concentration.
A complete range. Reds, whites, rosés and vins doux naturels, in Côtes du Roussillon and IGP Pays Catalan.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine de Lauriga
How do the Roussillon climate and the age of the vines influence the wines of Domaine de Lauriga?
The regular wind of the Tramontane and the advanced age of certain vines, notably the centenarian Carignan, play a decisive role in the style of the Domaine de Lauriga wines. They favour a slow, healthy ripening of the grapes, naturally concentrate the juices and reinforce aromatic complexity. This combination brings structure, intensity and balance, while giving the wines a remarkable ageing potential for the Roussillon.
Where is Domaine de Lauriga located?
Halfway between Perpignan and Thuir (the cradle of Byrrh), in the Aspres region (Pyrénées-Orientales), facing the majestic silhouette of the Canigou. The vineyard covers nearly 68 hectares, in a landscape shaped by the winds, the stone and the sun.
What is the history of Domaine de Lauriga?
A thousand-year history: part of the land belonged to the ancient Laurinya, ceded in 1068 by the King of France to the Abbey of Cuixà. This vineyard would become the famous Vigné del Rey, whose wines were served at the court of the King of Aragon. Before Jean-Claude Mas, René and Jacqueline Clar shaped the estate, refurbishing an old Catalan mas and structuring a modern vineyard.
What is the Carignan del Rey?
A mythic vine that still survives today: a Carignan over 100 years old, a living witness of the Vigné del Rey and its prestigious past. This centenarian Carignan naturally concentrates the juices and reinforces aromatic complexity, the signature of the Catalan character of the Lauriga wines.
What is the link between Domaine de Lauriga and Domaines Paul Mas?
Domaine de Lauriga is the latest acquisition of Jean-Claude Mas, in 2016. This jewel of the Roussillon thus joins the Domaines Paul Mas, while preserving the Catalan soul of the place, previously shaped by René and Jacqueline Clar.
Is Domaine de Lauriga organic?
The estate's certification is not specified on the product page; the estate emphasises a respectful, precise viticulture. The Tramontane, a dry north wind, blows regularly over the vineyard, naturally cleanses it, limits diseases and makes it possible to reduce plant-protection interventions, for a more respectful viticulture.
What are the terroirs of Domaine de Lauriga?
You find the three great terroirs of the Roussillon: stony scree from the mountain foothills (schists, flint and basalt), sandy soils, and clay-limestone lands. This geological patchwork offers a remarkable richness of expression, each cuvee finding its balance between power, freshness and depth.
Which grapes does Domaine de Lauriga grow?
A broad Catalan and Mediterranean palette: Carignan, white and black Grenaches, Muscat of Alexandria and small-berry Muscat, alongside Syrah, Mourvèdre, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This diversity allows wines in AOC Côtes du Roussillon as well as in IGP Pays Catalan.
What are the cuvees and appellations of Domaine de Lauriga?
In AOC Côtes du Roussillon: the reds Cadet, Réserve Cuvée Bastien and Grande Réserve Cuvée Jean, the Soleil Blanc and the Château Lauriga Rosé. In IGP: La Figuera Blanc and the Gris (Pays d'Oc), Merlot-Cabernet (Côtes Catalanes); and Racines in AOC Corbières. The estate also perpetuates the Roussillon tradition of vins doux naturels.
What does the Tramontane bring to the vineyard?
The Tramontane, a dry north wind, blows regularly over the vineyard. It naturally cleanses the vines, limits diseases and makes it possible to reduce plant-protection interventions. A precious asset for a more respectful, precise viticulture, and for a healthy ripening of the grapes.
Does Domaine de Lauriga produce vins doux naturels?
Yes: faithful to the Catalan tradition, the estate makes vins doux naturels, such as the Muscat de Rivesaltes (aromatic and sunny), the Grenat (on black fruit) and the Ambré hors d'âge (mellowed by time). For their online availability, it is best to check directly on the product page.
Can you buy the Domaine de Lauriga wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, the Catalan soul of the Roussillon
Domaine de Lauriga - a Catalan estate of the Roussillon in Thuir (Pyrénées-Orientales), the latest acquisition of Jean-Claude Mas in 2016 (Domaines Paul Mas): nearly 68 hectares over the three great terroirs of the Roussillon, facing the Canigou, a thousand-year history (Vigné del Rey, centenarian Carignan).
Reds Cadet, Réserve Cuvée Bastien, Grande Réserve Cuvée Jean, Racines and Merlot-Cabernet; whites Soleil Blanc and La Figuera; rosés Château Lauriga and Gris; vins doux naturels
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