Vin de France Un R de Chardo Le Clos de la Barthassade 2022

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Vin de France Un R de Chardo Le Clos de la Barthassade 2022

The wine

The Chardonnay grapes stem from vines planted on limestone soils near Saint Guiraud, at the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation area. What makes this cuvée special is that the Chardonnay grape is not authorised as a single variety in the appellation. The estate therefore produces this cuvée as a Vin de France. In the vineyard, the winemaking couple follows the principles of sustainable viticulture. After manual harvests, the grapes undergo gentle, low-intervention vinification. Lastly, the cuvée is aged in barrels for twelve months and bottled without fining or filtration.
Glistening with light golden tints, this wine unveils a floral and fruity bouquet, delicately infused with notes of citrus and pear. The elegant palate is perfectly balanced by fruity aromas delicately leading to a fresh, mineral finish. A cuvée to be enjoyed young.

About the Producer Le Clos de la Barthassade

These two thirty-somethings arrived in Languedoc in 2013 after having studied in Burgundy and Provence.
Clos de la Barthassade stretches over 13 hectares and the vines are separated into blocks. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Chardonnay all grow here as well as one surprise - Chenin! To amplify the unique soils found on the property, Hélène and Guillaume follow organic and biodynamic practices. Vinification is as natural as possible and they only use natural yeasts to make the wine. Since their first vintage in 2014, a significant number of wines lovers have fallen in love with their unique wines.

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