Les Terrasses du Domaine – Carignan Grenache

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

The vineyards are located on the North side of “La Montagne Noire” (The Black Mountain) of Alaric, on a terroir constituted of marl.

Vineyard and Management

The Grenache vines are 40 years old and the Carignan are 60 years old. The entire vineyard is organic with a density of 4500 vines per hectare, and a yield of 30hl/ha. The entirety of the parcels is Gobelet pruned.

Grape Varieties

Carignan 40%, Grenache 60%.

Vinification and Ageing

The harvest is exclusively manual, in crates, the sorting is done in two stages, at the vine and before destemming. The vinification takes place with indigenous yeast without added SO2 in steel or concrete vats and maceration for 25 days.

Tasting and Gastronomy

Robe: Dark red with violet tones.

Nose: Complex with aromas of black fruit, blackberry jam and Sichuan peppers. Palate: Expressive with a melted tannic structure and an aromatic intense spicy finish. To be drunk with Italian cold meats smoked duck, or lamb chops.

Serve at: 16–18°C