"The 2007 Limoux is aging gracefully, with elegant notes of plum, blackcurrant and pencil sharpening. Fleshy, with ample fruit and lovely complexity, it should continue to reveal itself well in the future." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Jeb Dunnuck) - Ready to drink!
Features
Estate
Domaine de Baronarques
Vintage
2007
Designation
Limoux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 10% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Grenache
Terroirs
mainly clay-limestone soils. Some gravelly-sandy parcels
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual in 12kgs crates
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for around 8 days at a maximum temperature of 30° C. Maceration from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on vat and grape variety.
Breeding
12 months in 25% new barrels and 75% barrels 1 to 3 years old
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense, brilliant ruby colour
Nose
complex and powerful. Aromas of wild berries and jammy fruit. On aeration, aromas of marzipan, red berries and spices.
Mouth
supple attack. Coated tannic structure. Ripe fruit flavors and toasty notes. Well-balanced. Full-bodied. Good acidity. Dense, elegant tannic structure. Warm, long finish with fine roasted and spicy notes.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
to enjoy with saddle of lamb en croute de sel, wild boar stew...
Domaine de Baronarques
Limoux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2011 guide) 16.5/20 (Reference wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2017) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the wine:
Long, powerful, intense in flavor, with a spicy note on the finish that gives it an astonishing dimension. The cedar finish is reminiscent of Pauillac, a Pauillac of fine origin.
About the domain :
Philippine de Rothschild, owner of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac, created this estate in Limoux, bringing with her a mastery of Bordeaux viticulture and vinification. Constantly evolving, thanks to a mastery of the terroir and the increasing age of the vineyards, the style and quality of the wines evolve over the years. The blend varies according to the vintage, with a proportion of Atlantic grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon) and Mediterranean grape varieties (Syrah, Malbec, Grenache). The Chardonnays, grafted a few years ago, are used to produce one of the appellation's finest whites.
Decanter
Wine rated (2011 guide) 16.5/20
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2011 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated domain (2017 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
When you belong to the House of Rothschild, you can only produce top-of-the-range wines. Fortunately, the Baron'Arques estate, owned by the Abbey of Saint-Polycarpe in the 17th century, has everything it takes not to disappoint. Its clay-limestone terroir, micro-climate, six premium grape varieties and dynamic winemakers all contribute to producing a remarkable wine with a bouquet that combines complex red fruit aromas with hints of violets and spices. Generous and powerful, the palate will only reveal its full potential in four or five years' time with a salt-crusted saddle of lamb or game in sauce.
About the domain :
Formerly owned by the Abbey of Saint-Polycarpe in the 17th century, this 43-hectare estate was acquired in 1998 by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (Château Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac) and her two sons, who have completely renovated the vineyard and winery, making it one of the appellation's best-sellers.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2013 guide) 14/20 (Good)
About the wine:
The vegetal character is more pronounced in this 2007 vintage than in the others. The wine as a whole remains pleasant and easy to drink. The tannins melt into a crisp fruitiness with hints of crushed blackcurrant.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2007 Limoux is aging gracefully, with elegant notes of plum, blackcurrant and pencil sharpening. Full-bodied, with ample fruit and lovely complexity, it should continue to reveal itself well in the future.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2011 guide) 17/20 (Grand vin)
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2010 guide) 90/100 (Very good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. DAVID P. Published on 01/04/2020
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Note and review by M. PASCAL F. Published on 30/10/2015
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