Presentation
Presentation
The Domaine Barville is the family property of Laurent Brotte, in the name of ancestors named Barville. Vineyard of 15 hectares to the west of the village.
Location
Selection of 3.83 hectares (19.05%) out of the 20.1 hectares of the estate, divided between Syrah and Grenache. The vines grow on various soils - sandy, clay-sandy, and limestone with rolled pebbles - offering power, roundness, and depth.
In the vineyard
Bud removal, leaf thinning, and green harvesting. Manual harvesting in 12kg crates.
Winemaking
Scratching, alcoholic fermentation between 22°C and 26°C. Gentle extraction through punching down and pumping over. Maceration for 4 to 5 weeks.
Ageing
The Grenaches are aged in amphorae and demi-muids. The Syrahs are aged in oak barrels. Bottling after 18 months of aging under inert gas with a light filtration.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 80%
Syrah : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Production volume : 7000 bottles.
Advice
Serving
Service at 17°C. Open 2 hours in advance.
Tasting
Dress: Intense ruby, violet reflections. Nose: Powerful, elegant, complex. Blackcurrant, black pepper, toasted notes. As it ages: cherry eau-de-vie, undergrowth, truffle. Palate: Fresh, round, black fruits, spices. As it ages: Blackberry jam, truffle, superb length.
