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
A great idea from Jean, to work the old Grenache gris in long maceration to give this white wine a lovely salmon colour, a beautiful fullness and a real minerality. A strong personality, like that of the winemaker!
Terroir
Gravel terraces on clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
60-80 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
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts., For 1/3: juice/berries maceration in jar for 6 months in earthen jar (dolia), For 2/3: Short maceration in the press, pressing in a small stainless steel tank., MLF completed.
After racking, maturing in earthenware jars and eggs for 6 months.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
After racking, maturing in earthenware jars and eggs for 6 months.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietal
Grenache gris : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Nose of candied orange, dried fruit and saffron. Vibrant and deep on the palate, finishing with a lot of freshness.
Food pairings
Anything orange! Goes very well with oriental and Asian cuisines.
