Blanc en fût – Roussanne

Producer

Vinified by the Ligneres family, Château La Baronne at Fontcouverte.

History

The estate takes its name from the mistress of the grounds: La Baronne Saint-Vincent. The Ligneres family are the owners since 1950. Since 2006, the management is taken care of by the 3 children, Geneviève, Paul and Jean. The organic culture started in 2007. The Ligneres have all studied medicine, La Baronne is their common passion.

Geography

A terroir of fluviatile terraces of sandstone pebbles on clay limestone soil in Aude in the commune of Fontcouverte.

Vineyard and Management

The vines are planted with a density of 4500 vines per hectare. They are Golbelet pruned, with natural grass growth in two of 3 rows and 1 row laboured, intervine work is manual and mechanical. The average age of the vines is 20 years. The vineyard is organic.

Grape Varieties

100% Roussanne

Vinification and Ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand. The sorting takes place before destemming on vibrating tables (6 sorting machines). The maceration takes place for 4 days in wooden vats, then pouring and fermentation in barrels.

Tasting and Gastronomy

Robe: Intense golden yellow

Nose: Complex with notes of white flowers (white wall rocket) evolving to spicy-pepper notes. Typical and expressive aromas with a very marked intensity.

Palate: Round and powerful, with vanilla and floral aromas, intense and persistent length. Drink with chicken curry, cheese soufflé and game birds.

Serve at: 12–16°C