Château de Jonquières - La Baronnie 2018
Languedoc
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
RVF
On the nose, this lovely Terrasses du Larzac displays a beautiful alliance of black fruits, sweet spices, toast and eucalyptus. Power, elegance and finesse on the palate thanks to controlled ageing, highlighting depth and smooth tannins. A red that will work wonders with simmered dishes, but also with chocolate. Delicious young and promising for 10 years!
Features
Estate
Château de Jonquières
Cuvée
La Baronnie
Vintage
2018
Designation
Terrasses du Larzac
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
40% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 10% Carignan
Terroirs
Stony clay-limestone soils. Cool climate benefiting from the Caussedu Larzac winds. Average age of vines: 35 years.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, grape selection in the vineyard
Winemaking
Traditional vinification with indigenous yeasts, separate for each grape variety, long maceration, controlled fermentation temperatures. No inputs other than SO2.
Breeding
18 months in demi-muids
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful carmine red colour
Nose
Notes of black fruit, sweet spices, toast and eucalyptus, licorice.
Mouth
Deep, supple tannins, peppery, smoky notes, good acidity with a bite
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with entrecôte, 7 o'clock leg of lamb, rack of lamb, tajine with prunes, and chocolate in all its forms!
Château de Jonquières
Terrasses du Larzac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2021) 93/100 (Vintage 2017)
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
A family-run wine estate since the 12th century, Château de Jonquières boasts a long line of 32 generations of winegrowers - a rare feat for the region! The wines of this estate, with their classic imprint, are always easily digestible and harmonious - a classicism that the new generation, now at the helm of the estate, does not intend to call into question, but to refine. Their dynamism and clear vision seem to pave the way for renewal. The expressive, easy-to-digest whites combine Chenin and Grenache Blanc. The reds age well, especially La Baronnie, which matures between two and eight years in bottle. Lansade, less consistent and precise, nonetheless seduces with its greediness.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. ETIENNE M. Published on 05/08/2024
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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 10/06/2021
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