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2023 Domaine De La Barthassade Un Air De Chenin
18 in stock
$98.00
Description
A rare Chenin cuvée from La Barthassade, this Vin de France is produced in extremely limited quantities. Fermentation and aging take place entirely in wood—barrels and demi-muids—over 18 months. Following their successful Chardonnay of previous vintages, Hélène and Guillaume present a new expression of a grape variety they hold in high regard.
This wine strikes a remarkable balance: while not as taut as a Loire Chenin (true to its southern origins), it showcases genuine freshness, beautifully integrated acidity, and notable maturity. The élevage is, as always with Hélène and Guillaume, impeccably managed—enhancing the wine’s structure without overshadowing its character. Aromatically, it navigates between white fruits, citrus, warm bread, sesame, and mineral notes, offering depth, density, and exceptional purity.
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.
