Domaine Barou is a family estate, run organically since 1971 by Alexus Barrou. After studying viticulture, Emmanuel, his son, turned the estate towards arboriculture and, above all, viticulture. So he replanted vines in Saint Joseph and Condrieu.
The family estate tends to work the soil biodynamically. Their aim is to increase the surface area of foliage and breathe new life into the soil.
The family estate tends to work the soil biodynamically. Their aim is to increase the surface area of foliage and breathe new life into the soil.
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
0.8 ha in the commune of Charnas, on the plateau overlooking the Rhône Valley.
Terroir
The soils are granitic, shallow and very light, requiring the vines to root very deep to ensure a good supply of water.
In the vineyard
6,250 vines/ha, mechanisable plots.
Winemaking
Harvest sorted and 80% de-stemmed. Skin contact maceration for 10 to 12 hours. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16-20°C.
Ageing
Aged for 9 months in vats.
Varietals
Roussanne : 80%
Rolle ou Vermentino : 15%
Viognier : 5%
Rolle ou Vermentino : 15%
Viognier : 5%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A wine with floral aromas and a smooth, mineral palate. Notes of yellow fruit and toast emerge as the wine matures. A fresh wine.
Food pairings
A fresh wine, ideal with river and sea fish, as well as seafood and shellfish.
