Northern Rhône, Domaine Barge, La Solarie, AOP Condrieu, Blanc
Northern Rhône, Domaine Barge, La Solarie, AOP Condrieu, Blanc
Domaine Barge is one of those historic estates of the Northern Rhone: present on the lands of Ampuis since 1860, the Barge family has actively participated in the renown of these wines (especially in the creation of the Cote-Rotie appellation). Julien Barge took over the 6 hectares and changed the approached : sheep in the vineyard, no sulphur added in the wines, no filtration, no fining.
Presentation
Condrieu is the only appellation (along with Chateau-Grillet) to produce a white wine with only Viognier.
Winemaking
Full destemming followed by a light skin maceration and gentle pressing. Cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation in 228L and 600L oak cask.
Varietals
Viognier: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.
GM: No.
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