Chateau La Baronne is located in Moux, near Carcasonne, and belonged to the Ligneres family since 1890. Besides being winemakers, they've been doctors from father to son since the beginning. Located in the Montagne d'Alaric, highest point of the Languedoc which terroirs represented 4 geological eras, the family is fond of healing people the most naturally way possible;
they are organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2012!
they are organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2012!
Presentation
Presentation
This cuvée was born in 2010 out of a desire to explore a parallel path; it is the gamble of “zero sulphur” in a lively but straightforward wine, crisp and fresh thanks to the Cinsault, complemented, according to the vintage, by Grenache. A joyful wine!
Terroir
Slopes of clay and limestone gravel.
In the vineyard
45 years old vines.
Goblet pruning, cultivation with ploughing 1 row in 2, inter-vine cultivation.
Picked by hand, sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar before destemming.
Goblet pruning, cultivation with ploughing 1 row in 2, inter-vine cultivation.
Picked by hand, sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar before destemming.
Winemaking
Wooden conical tanks, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 12 days of maceration then racking to stainless steel tanks.
Aged in vats for 4 months with stirring of the fine lees.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aged in vats for 4 months with stirring of the fine lees.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietal
Cinsault : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
No sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Explosive nose of fresh red fruit, light and easy on the palate for this elegant Cinsault.
Food pairings
Perfect for poultry, pork and veal dishes. Soft cheeses. Chocolate/red fruit dessert.
