Clos de la Barthassade - Terrasses du Larzac - Les Gravettes - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 red Terrasses du Larzac Les Gravettes showcases a radiant Grenache, flourishing on the finest terroirs of the appellation, Montpeyroux and Jonquières. The stony soils and altitude deliver a refreshing ensemble, with smoky notes, ripe fruits, and chocolate, which glide over an elegant, supple, and fresh structure. The carefully balanced aging between large wooden containers, barrels, and concrete eggs preserves the wine's purity and definition. It's a bottle worth discovering for its finesse and elegance.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Whole-bunch vinification (60% Grenache, 50% Syrah) in temperature-controlled vats, pumping over for 2/3 of the fermentation, followed by punching of the cap and a 3-week vatting period. Aged 17 months in demi-muids, barrels and concrete eggs. Uncorrected, unyeasted, unfined and unfiltered. Bottled on the estate.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Dark red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Ripe fruit aromas mixed with smoky notes and chocolate accents.

Palate:

Supple, fresh and graceful, with bright flavors of fruit. Supported by perfectly-adjusted ageing, this cuvée combines finesse, elegance and purity to perfection.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef with pepper sauce, suckling lamb with rosemary, Iberian ribs grilled or oven-roasted.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

As passionate ambassadors of the Larzac region, Clos de la Barthassade is nestled in the prime areas of the appellation, between Montpeyroux and Jonquières. Guillaume and Hélène Baron make a dynamic pair, drawing on Burgundian expertise and whole cluster fermentation; they even produced wine at the renowned Domaine de la Pousse d’Or in Volnay.

With organic practices, their wines meld flavor intensity and a digestible structure, sure to please all enthusiasts. This is a must-visit destination, aligning with the top spots in the region.