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 100% Grenache wine, full of finesse and delicacy. Naturally vinified and matured, it comes from a small, fresh and isolated coomb, Les Cayrelières (in Occitan, cayres = stones).
Terroir
Clay and limestone gravel valleys.
In the vineyard
Trained goblet pruning, cultivation with ploughing 2 rows out of 3, the other one naturally grassed, 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 tank, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 12 days of maceration, pressing.
Aged in stainless steel vats for several months with stirring of the fine lees.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aged in stainless steel vats for several months with stirring of the fine lees.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietal
Grenache noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % 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, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Fresh fruit aromas on the nose, straight and succulent on the palate for this tasty Grenache.
Food pairings
White meats, cheese board.
