Cuvée du baron

THE VINTAGE 
The 2011 harvest will be remembered as one which was expected to be much earlier than previous harvests, but in the end, it turned out just like a normal year.  The months of April, May and June were very hot and dry with a rapid growth in the vines and an early flowering. The weather conditions of July and August were ideal with an average temperature of 22.6°C and high rainfall for the season. The first half of the harvest presents wines that are well balanced and fresh with fruity notes. The second half is more concentrated, dense and full-bodied.

TASTING NOTES
Ruby red color with purple reflections. Nose on restraint at the very beginning of the olfaction; then develop powerful notes of truffle, undergrowth and cocoa, on a background of cherry jam. The palate presents an elegant balance, with a remarkable level of fat and a nice mineral tension. Aromas of black fruit jam and graphite. Good persistence with delicately spicy and liquorice notes.

THE VINTAGE 
The 2012 vintage benefits from optimal climatic conditions. Between April and July, average temperatures fluctuated between 13 ° C and 24.7 ° C. The summer was hot and dry from start to finish. The end of August was marked by a lot of rain, preventing the water stress on the vines. This phenomenon repeated itself at the end of September. The wines are dark, well balanced, fruity round and smooth. Due to the high malic acid level, the tannins became softer after the malolactic fermentation. The alcohol percentage is moderate.

TASTING NOTES
The color is deep, ruby ​​red with purple reflections. The nose is dominated by a very dark register: blueberry jam, blackberry, black pepper and soot. Complex and charming, although on reserve before ventilation. The palate is greedy, with great amplitude and a pleasant sensation of sweetness. The tannins present a very fine grain despite a great density. The aromas of the olfaction are found here in the mouth, embellished with subtle notes of Cade or tapenade. Great aromatic and tactile persistence. A great wine, complex, rich and elegant.

THE VINTAGE 
This vintage was marked by bad weather conditions and delayed maturity. The summer was one of the coldest and most humid in recent years. Grenache was the most affected by low yield due to the loss of its flowers. The average yield was estimated around 26hl / ha. The wine has good acidity and an average alcoholic degree. Grenache produced fruity wines while Syrah and Mourvèdre produced powerful and concentrated wines with a beautiful color. The wines have a very good aging potential.

TASTING NOTES
Beautiful deep color, ruby ​​red with purple reflections. Complex nose of jammy black fruits, spices (sweet pepper), wet shale and new leather. The palate has superb tannic structure, both powerful and elegant. The finish is remarkably smooth. We find the aromatic range of the nose, enriched with more kirsch notes. We end with sensations of fat and velvety. Straight, complex, rich, dark, fine.

THE VINTAGE 
This vintage is described as generous in terms of color, structure, maturity and quantity due to ideal weather conditions. The spring was rainy while the summer was dry and hot. The reds have a dark color with nice reflections and hints of black fruits. The tannins are silky and smooth, fine and elegant. They are balanced, fruity and generous. The wines have excellent aging potential.

TASTING NOTES
Beautiful deep ruby ​​red color. Violet reflections. Very spicy olfactory attack, then graphite and candied black fruits. Complex. The palate presents a fleshy and full attack. The tight tannic structure gives it a nice volume as well as a remarkable length. The finish is however well coated by sensations of fat. We find the dominant ripe red fruits, minerality (schists) and spices. Very good length.

THE VINTAGE
This vintage is considered exceptional. The winter was mild and dry while the spring was cool and the summer hot. The grapes have reached full maturity. The reds are crisp, frank, intense with complex aromas of raspberry, garrigue, liquorice, candied ginger and black fruits. They present a dark and dense and complex color and fine tannins. The 2016 vintage has a very long aging potential.

TASTING NOTES
Beautiful dense color, ruby ​​red with purple reflections. Olfactory attack on sweet spices, zan. Then fresh cherry. The palate is very greedy in attack. It displays a good level of fat which envelops a very tight but very fine-grained tannic structure. The jammy black fruit develops in the mouth, then the fresh mineral notes of peat and delicately minty to finish.

THE VINTAGE
Outstanding in many ways, 2017 was a very hot and dry year leading to a small harvest. The main characteristic of this vintage is the exceptional quality of the wines produced. The reds, whose grapes were perfectly ripe, exhale aromas of black fruits with a lovely long and silky palate. The tannins are sweet. The wines have a long aging capacity.

TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby ​​red color, purple reflections. Complex and fine nose: mineral toasted notes, black fruit jam, spices. The mouth is frank from the start and increases in power throughout the tasting. Lots of fat and coating in the mid-palate, then a more tense and chiseled finish. Notes of brandy fruit, blueberries, spices. The tannins still need a little aging to fully soften. Very good persistence.

THE VINTAGE
Due to a significant period of rainfall, this year saw a significant presence of late blight but thanks to the high summer temperatures and optimal September weather, the quality of the bunches was excellent. The reds with aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, prune and ginger present silky and round tannins with a long and velvety finish. The 2018 vintage has a good aging capacity.

TASTING NOTES
Very beautiful deep color, intense ruby ​​red, with purple reflections. Complex and rich nose: graphite, black fruit jam and sweet spices. Nice sweetness at the start, then big amplitude carried by fat and a strong tannic structure. Very fine and dense grain. Smooth and mineral finish. We find the dominance of black fruits and spices. Nice length. Generous, racy and elegant.

THE VINTAGE

THE VINTAGE

The 2020 vintage, exceptionally early, marks the return of fresh wines, fairly well balanced. The winter temperatures were quite mild, which led to a very early bud burst, 12 days ahead of 2019. The mild spring allowed flowering in mid-May. The summer was hot, but not scorching. The 2020 vintage is characterized by good acidity and a lot of elegance. On the nose, they are marked by citrus fruits and freshness for the whites, fruit for the reds. The result is an elegant suppleness that makes them suitable for enjoying in their youth, without altering their aging potential. 2020 is a balanced vintage, combining freshness and delicacy.