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
Grenache, Vermentino and Roussanne picked by hand in late August on the beautiful terraces of the estate. Made and aged with the fine lees in a stainless steel tank, this white wine combines roundness and vivacity for your pleasure.
Terroir
High altitude terrace and gravel hillsides on clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Goblet pruning. 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
Direct pressing then fermentation in stainless steel tanks, fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Aged in vats on fine lees with stirring for 4 months.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aged in vats on fine lees with stirring for 4 months.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Varietals
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Vermentino
Roussanne
Vermentino
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, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Aromas of white and yellow flesh fruits with floral notes. Luscious palate combining roundness and acidity, mineral and saline finish.
Food pairings
Summer cuisine based on seasonal vegetables, seafood, small farmhouse goat cheeses.
