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Domaine Bardi d'Alquier

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Domaine Bardi d'Alquier
A wind of renewal is blowing through the Alquier estate, which for some years has been in the process of being passed on. Jean-Michel Alquier, famous Languedoc winemaker and leading figure in Faugères, passed the torch in 2017 to Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou. Now renamed Bardi d'Alquier in homage to this great Languedoc figure, the estate is now run by Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou, who continue Jean-Michel Alquier's work, respecting traditions, as close to the terroir as possible, with the most natural cultivation possible, while adding their own personal touch.

Located in the Faugères appellation area, in the Languedoc region, Domaine Bardi d'Alquier comprises 12 hectares of vines, almost all dedicated to the production of red wines (10 hectares), on schistose soils, mainly on hillsides. The majority of the vineyard is planted with Syrah for impressive aromatics, complemented by Grenache Noir for finesse and elegance, and Mourvèdre for final complexity. White grape varieties account for 2 hectares of the vineyard, with Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache blanc and Sauvignon.

These wines are as delicious as ever, combining finesse, complexity and expression of the Faugères terroir. A must in Faugères.

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Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier - Faugères Les Grandes Bastides d'Alquier 2012

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4.2/5 (5 reviews)

92/100 Robert Parker

round-tipped
long finish
red meat

"A great, flattering, ready-to-drink Faugères, an exclusive by Jean-Michel Alquier.

"Les Grandes Bastides d'Alquier 2012 [...] has developed aromas of dried cherries and cigar box, with lots of vanilla, but also hints of licorice and roasted meat. It's medium-bodied, with supple tannins, a creamy, chewy mouthfeel and remarkably mouthwatering length on the finish. Drink now, it should last another 4-5 years with no problem." (Wine Advocate 2020). Limited quantities.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères Les Vignes du Puits 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

91/100 James Suckling

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90/100 RVF

floral
voltage
Mediterranean

"A very pretty Faugères of great originality for the most demanding connoisseurs, ideal for gourmet dining and perfectly suited to ageing."

A straw-yellow color precedes a delicate nose, with a profile of Mediterranean scents, both floral and spicy. A sober, perfectly defined white, with a taut, dynamic body and a long, delicious finish.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères Les Bastides d'Alquier 2020

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91/100 James Suckling

harmonious
racy
long-keeping wine

"A high-flying cuvée, its harmony will delight the palate for immediate pleasure.

Warm and balanced with notes of black fruit, toast and cinnamon, this nose will evolve with time. More complex tertiary aromas will complete this beautiful palette. Silky and round on the palate, this vintage boasts fine, supple tannins. Very harmonious, with a long finish. Decant an hour before tasting.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères La Maison Jaune 2021

93/100 RVF

finesse
black fruits
great wine

"The estate's flagship cuvée, combining an intense fragrance with a smooth, velvety palate".

Delicate, with aromas of ripe fruit (cherry, morello cherry, blackberry, plum), spices (licorice), garrigue (thyme), leather and empyreumatic notes (cocoa) on the nose. The palate of La Maison Jaune 2020 is supple, lively and precise, with a delicate texture of juicy fruit, silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères Les Premières 2020

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5/5 (1 review)

91/100 James Suckling

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91/100 RVF

friand
red berries
ready to drink

"A fine debut for this 2020 vintage, well-balanced, dense and full of finesse, a sure value".

"Racy berries, peppery spices, dried thyme, oregano and red earth. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Harmonious and spicy with bright berries on the mid-palate before a savory finish. Drink or cellar." (James Suckling 2022)

Bardi d'Alquier - IGP Hérault Les Pierres Blanches 2022

90/100 James Suckling

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89/100 RVF

fruity
aperitif
calf sweetbread

"This cuvée will instantly charm lovers of Languedoc Sauvignon Blanc".

Only one hectare of vines contributes to the production of this cuvée Les Pierres Blanches, making it a rare wine, but above all one of great quality. With its beautiful golden yellow color, this white offers fresh, fruity aromas.

Bardi d'Alquier -Faugères Les Cinq Pétales rosé

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3.5/5 (6 reviews)

90/100 RVF

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90/100 James Suckling

fruity
aperitif
summer

"A rosé to accompany your summer with finesse".

Let yourself be carried away by this elegant, delicate cuvée, with its aromatic palette of citrus fruits (pomelo, kumquat) and a hint of agastache flower. The rosé is lively and taut on the palate, then enveloping, taking over the whole palate to express itself fully. The finish ends with a light, fruity return.

Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier - Rosé 2016

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4/5 (1 review)

Jean-Michel Alquier's Faugères rosé has a very pale, almost translucent color. It expresses aromas of fresh fruit with a subtle floral touch. On the palate, it's as round, smooth and delicate as his other cuvées. A fresh, thirst-quenching wine!

Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier - Les Pierres Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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3/5 (2 reviews)

Little did Jean-Michel Alquier know that the micro-cuvée he created less than 10 years ago would be in such demand that he'd barely be able to keep a few bottles! Here's his story: " In 2001 I had a small, rather 'rich' parcel for Faugères, and I didn't know what to plant! So I decided to introduce this grape variety ( Sauvignon) to my property. The root system develops more and more each year, promoting minerality. At the time, I was thinking that, if this wine became unsaleable, I could always drink it with Friends! Around 400 bottles a month, that's 13 bottles a day!!! " A rare cuvée to discover!

Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier - Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Blanc 2007

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5/5 (1 review)

Note : RVF 16/20
A brilliantly fresh cuvée, with notes of rosemary, white peach and saline touches. A seductive white in line with the great whites of the South...