Nose
The nose is very expressive, with notes of ripe fruit enhanced by a hint of vanilla, giving it great elegance.
Palate
A pleasant sweetness greets you from the outset. Its power comes through in moderation. This is a very well-balanced wine, to be enjoyed straight away.
Growing Conditions
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce
and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for
winegrowers.
Terroir
Majority clay-limestone on limestone shelf with clay-siliceous in some plots.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvest.
Harvest
26 September - 09 October 2019
Winemaking
Born in Lussac, on the
slopes bordering the famous Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. Here it finds ideal conditions: a terroir of limestone and alluvial clay, a microclimate with moderate rainfall and hot summers, perfectly oriented plots benefiting from perfect drainage. BB de Barbe Blanche is a generous, velvety wine, full of deliciousness, made from fruit with great delicacy, and accessible from its earliest years.
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks.
Aging
For 12 months in oak barrels (25% new) with racking each trimester.
Appearance
Medium-bodied, with a lovely cherry-red colour.
Food Pairing
Landaise salad with foie gras and duck confit, beef entrecôte on the grill, roast duck breast in the oven.
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
