Château de Barbe Blanche Red 2021

Château de Barbe Blanche | Red

AOC Lussac-Saint-Emilion

Technical datasheet

Presentation

At Château de Barbe Blanche, the word "terroir" takes on its full meaning. Situated in the heart of the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation, the vineyard is planted on a plateau of asteriated limestone, typical of the Saint-Émilion region. This rock provides ideal conditions and contributes to the high quality of its wines. The wine is full-bodied on the mid-palate, with a mellow tannic structure, roundness and hints of lightly toasted fruit. It is a fine, elegant wine with good ageing potential. 

The wine

Varietal

Merlot : 80%

Cabernet franc : 20%

Alcohol content

13.5% vol.

Weather conditions

2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of
frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme
heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success
of this vintage.

Harvest

30 September - 15 October 2021

Tasting

A beautiful ruby-red colour.
Delicious and fruity are the two words that best define the nose of this Château de Barbe Blanche 2021. The aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant, plum) and red fruit (cherry, strawberry) that rise from the glass are intense. Subtle notes of vanilla and liquorice add an extra touch of deliciousness.
The attack is frank. The mid-palate has good volume and sweetness. Crisp tannins follow through to the finish. This is a wine that will be a pleasure to drink.

Technical information

Terroir

On a clay-limestone shelf with about 1 meter of clay on the surface. At the foot of the hills, clay-siliceous soil with light sand.

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: Machine harvest with sorting and selection at the winery.

Winemaking

In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins).

Ageing

For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking each trimester.

Serving

Serving

Serve between 15°C and 17°C

Ageing potential

5 to 10 years

Food pairings

Pan-fried mushrooms (ceps), fondue bourguignonne, brochettes of duck breast with beans.

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Château de Barbe Blanche is nestled in the heart of the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation, on the slopes of the prestigious Saint-Émilion terroir. Located just a few kilometers from Libourne, on the right bank of Bordeaux, the estate is set in romantic surroundings, surrounded by rose bushes and discreet gardens. Here, Merlot, the king of grape varieties, flourishes alongside Cabernet Franc, emblematic of the region. Together, they produce elegant red wines with a silky tannic structure and exceptional ageing potential, embodying all the richness of the great Bordeaux wines.

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