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Château La Baronne - 'Las Vals' Mourvedre 2018 Château La Baronne - 'Las Vals' Mourvedre 2018

Château La Baronne - 'Las Vals' Mourvedre 2018

A luscious bouquet featuring red fruits and subtle spicy nuances.

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Type:Red

Varietal:Mourvedre

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:14.5%

Region:Vin de France

Country:France

Tasting Notes

Chateau La Baronne election of Mourvèdre, sourced from the picturesque hillsides, undergoes a meticulous process that began in 2013. This process involves a long and gentle maceration, akin to infusion, resulting in a wine that is both deep and refreshingly vibrant, with finely crafted tannins that showcase the true essence of Mourvèdre. This wine boasts a luscious bouquet of red fruits and subtle spicy nuances. On the palate, it reveals an unctuous, direct, and refreshing character that harmoniously mirrors its aromatic profile. The tannins are gracefully rounded, delivering a satisfying, lingering finish.

Technical Info

Brand:Château La Baronne

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:ECOCERT - FR-BIO 01

Country of Origin:France

Serving Temperature:16-18°C

Sugar Residual:0.5 g/l

Bottle Produced:8100

Drink By:2028

Wine Ageing:12-Month ageing 500L new French oak barrels.

Winemaking Style:Minimal intervention

Harvest:Hand harvested mid-September

Winemaking:100% de-stemmed harvest, separate vinification and aging of each parcel, natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts to limit sulfite usage, a gentle maceration lasting between 20 and 30 days, and manual punching down.

Viticulture:The estate's vines are situated at altitudes ranging from 100 to 200 meters, spanning a diverse landscape of terraces, valleys, and gravel hillsides. The soils originate from limestone, clay, and sandstone formations, adding to the vineyard's unique character.

Food Pairing:Lamb kebabs with couscous, Moroccan lamb tagine, Cantal cheese risotto, Lamb souvlaki, Lamb shank, Sicilian eggplant rolls.

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Château La Baronne

In the heart of Occitania, in the untamed, pristine massif known for safeguarding its most exquisite secrets—the Corbières—lies a gem. The Montagne d’Alaric, one of the Corbières' cherished treasures, graces the landscape with its lofty presence. Nestled at its foothills, within an extraordinary natural haven, resides Château La Baronne. This is the saga of a family of doctor-winemakers—the Lignères family—deep-rooted in the Languedoc, where their hearts have pulsed between in these vineyards for five generations. In the 1970s, the first bottlings bearing the name Château La Baronne began to grace the world. Their children—Paul, Jean, and Geneviève—joined hands in nurturing the estate's growth. And today, it is Jean and Anne who ardently champion the colors of La Baronne, forging ahead with unwavering passion and dedication. Château La Baronne, a testament to a legacy, a love for the land, and a vision of the future.

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