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CLOS DE LA BARBANNE

BED AND BREAKFAST + BOUTIQUE WINERY

Clos de la Barbanne 2022

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The 2022 vintage was defined by an intensely hot summer, with unprecedented drought conditions stretching through June, July, and August. Despite these challenging extremes, our vineyard’s clay soils played a crucial role, retaining moisture to keep the vines hydrated and ensuring a bountiful crop of exceptional quality fruit. The resulting wine is a true reflection of the vintage, boasting smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a surprising freshness that defies the heat of the growing season. Aged for 18 months in a combination of large barrels and amphora, this vintage also marks an exciting new chapter in our approach to winemaking. The wine shines with elegance, vibrancy, and depth, offering a harmonious expression of a truly remarkable year.

Size

Quantity

Blend

  • Merlot - 90%
  • Cabernet Franc - 10%

Growing Conditions

The growing season began with a wetter-than-average winter, providing ample water reserves. This was followed by a hot, dry summer, with July and August each receiving approximately 11 hours of sunlight per day with very little rainfall. The sector's clay soils played a crucial role in retaining moisture during the drought-like conditions, ensuring the vines remained healthy. Harvest took place under ideal conditions, allowing for the collection of grapes at peak maturity.

Soil

  • Parcels planted on a mix of loamy and sandy soils over a deep bed of clay and decomposed limestone
  • Farming method: HVE-3 Certified (High Environmental Value viticulture)
  • Zero herbicide

Harvest

Hand-harvested, destemmed, and manually sorted on vibrating tables

Maturation

18 months in a combination of:

  • New 350L French oak barrels (30%),
  • Two-year-old 225L French oak barrels (60%),
  • Terra cotta amphora (10%)
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