Domaine BAROU is a family farm located in the northern part of the Côtes du Rhône.
As early as 1971, Alexis BAROU, then at the head of this small mixed-farming-breeding farm, took the risk of opting for a total conversion to organic farming. In 1997, Emmanuel, his son, took over the family torch and oriented the operation more towards arboriculture and especially viticulture. This specialization is reflected in the planting of new plots in AOC Saint-Joseph and Condrieu.
As early as 1971, Alexis BAROU, then at the head of this small mixed-farming-breeding farm, took the risk of opting for a total conversion to organic farming. In 1997, Emmanuel, his son, took over the family torch and oriented the operation more towards arboriculture and especially viticulture. This specialization is reflected in the planting of new plots in AOC Saint-Joseph and Condrieu.
Presentation
Presentation
The vineyard covers 15 hectares. It is characterised by light, stony, weathered granite soils.
The vines are located in two communes in the northern part of the Rhône Valley : Charnas and Limony.
The vines are located in two communes in the northern part of the Rhône Valley : Charnas and Limony.
Location
0.5 hectares in the commune of Charnas, on the plateau overlooking the Rhône Valley. The vines are around 30 years old, the oldest vines in the Saint-Joseph Appellation on the estate.
Terroir
Les sols sont granitiques très altérés, plus ou moins légers, qui donnent des vins corsés, mais également fins et élégants.
In the vineyard
6 250 plants / ha, mechanisable plots
Winemaking
100% Syrah varietal wine. 80% destemmed harvest. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for 20 days in barrels, at a temperature between 30 and 32 °. Trapping and reassembly once a day.
Ageing
Aging 20 months in 100% new oak barrels.
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Red colour with tints of tile. Expressive nose with notes of toasted wood and roasted cocoa. Beautiful marriage on the palate between the wine's tannins and the contribution of the wood. Smooth finish with notes of caramel and liquorice. A silky wine.
Food pairings
To drink with red meat or in sauce, game, goat cheese, Roquefort
