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
Mr Roche planted this plot of Carignan in 1892. Sheltered between two cypress hedges, the vines have bravely survived the years and offer us one of the most beautiful expressions of this emblematic grape variety of the Corbières. Depth, elegance, finesse and tension for a great wine, which loves time and patience. Emotion and thrills guaranteed!
Terroir
Fine gravels on clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Carignan (17hl/ha) planted in 1892 on 50% Riparia Gloire and 50% Rupestris rootstock.
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
Gentle maceration for 30 days in vats and 12 months in jars (dolia)., Stainless steel tank and terracotta amphorae (60% of the volume).
12 months in barrels (with lees stirring) and horizontal terracotta eggs.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
12 months in barrels (with lees stirring) and horizontal terracotta eggs.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietal
Carignan : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
To decant !
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
Tasting
Nose and palate full of elegance, with ripe fruit and sweet spices. Complex palate combining depth, finesse, silky tannins, magnificent persistence.
Will develop towards notes of sweet spices, leather and blond tobacco.
Will develop towards notes of sweet spices, leather and blond tobacco.
Food pairings
Refined cuisine! Very nice pairings with duck, veal and also cheeses, St Nectaire or a sheep's tomme.
