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
Vin de Pays from the Rhone hills, 100% Merlot.
Location
0.4 ha in the commune of Charnas, on the plateau overlooking the Rhône Valley.
6,250 vines/ha, mechanisable plots.
6,250 vines/ha, mechanisable plots.
Terroir
The soils are very weathered granite and fairly light.
In the vineyard
The vines are less than 10 years old.
Winemaking
80% destemmed harvest. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for 12 days at a temperature of 28 ° C. Pumping over once a day, some shedding during fermentation. Trapping and reassembly once a day.
Ageing
Aging in vats for 6 months.
Varietal
Merlot : 100%
Advice
Serving
61F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Bordeaux color. Open and greedy nose on notes of zan and caramelized. Ample, heady mouthfeel and all with structuring tannins. The finish is on ripe cherries.
Food pairings
With a charcuterie board or in the summer with grilled meats.
