Languedoc
Domaine de Baronarques - Limoux - Rouge - 2014
Characteristics
Country / Region: Languedoc
Vintage: 2014
Name: AOP Limoux
Grape variety: 46% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 13% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Wine:
The 2014 red Domaine de Baronarques Limoux reveals in our glasses delicate scents of black berries, blueberry, blackberry underlined by fine peppery and spicy notes. The palate is fleshy and fruity, thanks to the presence of Cabernet. Dense and full-bodied, this cuvée charms with elegant, velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, aged in barrels, 25% of which are new and 75% from 1 to 3 wines.Color:
Deep, dark red.Nose:
Aromas of dark berries, blueberry and blackberry, underlined by fine peppery and spicy notes.Palate:
Fleshy and fresh, with perfectly ripe fruit. Dense, with elegant, velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Duck breast, rack of lamb, ceps and mushrooms à la bordelaise, grilled beef.Cellar aging:
From now until 2024Domaine de Baronarques is a historic 17th-century estate in the Aude region of France. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild of the prestigious Château Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac acquired it in 1998. Major renovations to the vineyard and winery accompanied Limoux's accession to PDO status. Today, Baronarques wines are among the finest in the Languedoc region.