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

Wine:

Coming from specific parcels, the 2021 red Terrasses du Larzac Les Ouvrées prominently features Syrah, which contributes half of the blend alongside Mourvèdre and Grenache. This single-vineyard wine, aged in wood and concrete egg, presents a refined ensemble, with juicy, ripe, persistent fruit, centered on spicy notes and depth of style. It's a wine meant for aging, outstanding in its delicate concentration and freshness. It pairs beautifully with red meats or game.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Vinification with 40% whole grapes, gravity-fed vatting and de-vatting, gentle extraction with pumping over for 2/3 of the fermentation, followed by some punching down of the cap, temperature control, 3-week vatting period. Aged 22 months in foudres and demi-muids.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Dark red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas mixed with spicy notes and licorice.

Palate:

Refined and dense with ripe, pulpy fruit, this cuvée will delight you with its depth, delicate concentration, freshness and spicy finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb shoulder confit with rosemary, honey-roasted duck breast, herb-crusted prime rib, game.

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.