Domaine Barge is one of those historic estates of the Northern Rhone: present on the lands of Ampuis since 1860, the Barge family has actively participated in the renown of these wines (especially in the creation of the Cote-Rotie appellation). Julien Barge took over the 6 hectares and changed the approached : sheep in the vineyard, no sulphur added in the wines, no filtration, no fining.
Presentation
Presentation
Condrieu is the only appellation (along with Chateau-Grillet) to produce a white wine with only Viognier.
Terroir
Only 1 hectare, granitic rock, sandy soils, on terraces.
In the vineyard
30 hL/ha yield
Winemaking
Full destemming followed by a light skin maceration and gentle pressing. Cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation in 228L and 600L oak cask.
Ageing
The wine is protected from oxygen to preserve its aromatic potential. 8-to-10-month on-lies ageing in 228L oak barrels.
Varietal
Viognier : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Advice
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
This lush, concentrated Viognier combines cool-weather weight with summertime echoes of apricots and honey. Hints of toasty oak provide an ample frame for this full-bodied wine that avoids any sense of oiliness or heaviness. It's rich and unctuous, silky in texture, but fringed by pleasing bitters. A beauty already, it should evolve positively over the next decade.
Food pairings
Seafood of all types, sushi, sashimi, oysters, clams, lobster, chicken, pork, veal, vegetables and all cheeses.
Reviews
"2021 : 92 pts"
