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
Parcel selections of Mourvèdre from the hillsides. A long and very gentle process of maceration, or rather infusion, begun in 2013, produces a deep but very fresh wine with surprisingly fine tannins for a 100% mourvèdre.
Terroir
Fluvial terraces of sandstone pebbles on clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Trained goblet pruning, cultivation with 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
Tapered wooden vats and earthenware amphorae, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 35-day maceration in vats without handling, 10 months in jars (dolia).
Aged on fine lees with weekly rotating stirring of the barrels for 12 months
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aged on fine lees with weekly rotating stirring of the barrels for 12 months
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietal
Mourvèdre : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.5 % 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
Luscious nose of red fruits and slightly spicy notes. Unctuous, straight and fresh on the palate, reminiscent of the nose. Tannins nicely rounded. Good length.
Will develop towards notes of sweet spices, leather and blond tobacco.
Will develop towards notes of sweet spices, leather and blond tobacco.
Food pairings
Spicy, Mediterranean cuisine with character. Lamb, couscous, aubergine. Refined Cantal cheese.
