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 pleasure wine from the terroir surrounding the château, the heart of the estate. Freshness, fruit and richness are the key words for this easily accessible and extremely digestible wine.
Terroir
Blue marl, gravel on clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
40-60 years old vines.
Goblet pruning. Ploughing 2 rows out of 3. Inter-vine cultivation.
Picked by hand, sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar before destemming.
Goblet pruning. Ploughing 2 rows out of 3. Inter-vine cultivation.
Picked by hand, sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar before destemming.
Winemaking
Cement and stainless steel tanks, 25 days of maceration with indigenous yeasts.
Ageing in vats with stirring of the fine lees.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Ageing in vats with stirring of the fine lees.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietals
Carignan
Grenache noir
Grenache noir
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, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Fresh red fruits on the nose, rich mouthfeel and crisp tannins.
Food pairings
Aperitif, picnic, BBQ, pizza, charcuterie or cheese platter. A perfect match for this universal wine!
