$145.00
Total: $145.00
$145.00
Total: $145.00
2023 Domaine De La Barthassade Cardagous
24 in stock
$86.50
Description
Hélène and Guillaume’s journey began in Burgundy, where they met while studying wine in Dijon. Both honed their skills under renowned local figures—Hélène with Sylvain Pataille in Marsannay, and Guillaume with Dominique Derain in Saint-Aubin and at Clos de la Pousse d’Or in Volnay. In 2013, they discovered their first parcel of old vines, La Barthassade, in Montpeyroux.
Today, the couple farms 13.5 hectares—certified organic and guided by biodynamic principles—working their old vines with a horse. Clos la Barthassade now encompasses the diverse terroirs of Montpeyroux, Jonquières, and Saint-Saturnin, cultivating a wide range of grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Carignan Blanc, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Vermentino, and even some Aligoté.
Grape variety : 40% Roussanne, 40% Chenin Blanc, 10% Carignan Blanc, 5% Chardonnay, 5% Vermentino Plots : From 2 Lieu-dits, ‘Les Cargadous’ & ‘Les Combariolles’ Terroir : Stoney, clay soil in Cargadous, Limestone scree in Combariolles Surface area : 13.5ha total Domaine holdings Average age of the vines : 35 years Farming: Certified Organic Vinification: Hand harvested, direct press in whole bunches. Ageing: Maturing for 11 months in 500l barrels followed by 6 months in Stainless Steel tank
Guillaume and Helene Baron graduated from viticultural training then worked for some of the most respected winemakers Sylvain Pataille, domaine de la Pousse dOr and , Trevallon and Dominique Derain groundbreaking estates in France before seeking their own piece of land. One of the few great appellations of the world that is still approachable for young vignerons, the Terrasses du Larzac is about 45 minutes northwest of Montpellier in the Languedoc. The rugged, dry, windy lands are home to many legendary producers–Mas de Daumas Gassac, Montcalmes and Grange des Pères to name a few. It is here the Barons staked their claim, acquiring 25 acres of vineyards and producing their first vintage in 2014.
The vineyards are cultivated with biodynamic practices; concrete eggs, temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and old barrels are used in the cellar; and the wines are moved only by gravity. Guillaume takes the unusual step-rare for Languedoc–of using 50 to 80 percent whole cluster, depending on the cuvee, which imparts the wines with a very unique character. The results are extremely impressive. Their wine speaks clearly of its origin, but always with elegance, balance and purity of fruit. The potential of this domaine cannot be overstated.
