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
The emblematic blend of the estate is made from a selection of beautiful plots at the foot of the Alaric mountain. Syrah, Carignan and Grenache or Mourvèdre make up this cuvée in varying proportions depending on the vintage. A deep, silky and spectacularly fresh Corbières!
Terroir
Gravel hillsides on clay-limestone and marl soils
In the vineyard
Gobelet & cordon de Royat pruning (Syrah), ploughing 2 rows out of 3, inter-vine cultivation.
Picked by hand, sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar before destemming.
Picked by hand, sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar before destemming.
Winemaking
Stainless steel and cement tanks, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 28-30 days of gentle maceration.
Barrels for 12 months with stirring of the fine lees then vat.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Barrels for 12 months with stirring of the fine lees then vat.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietals
Syrah : 55%
Carignan : 30%
Grenache noir : 15%
Carignan : 30%
Grenache noir : 15%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.5 % 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
Black fruit and zest on the nose. Fleshy, intense and long finish with a hint of mint.
Food pairings
Red meats, grilled, roasted or stewed, old cantal.
