Château Barbanau - Cassis Kalahari 2019
Provence
White
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Hachette
"A Must in limited quantities!"
A blend of equal parts Clairette, Marsanne and Sauvignon, this cuvée is the culmination of research inspired by southern Africa. A beautiful interpretation of the Cassis terroir, it's a testament to the domaine's expertise. Complex aromas of yellow fruit (citron, pineapple), fine oak, floral touches and a rich mouthfeel. A cuvée for the table, to accompany fine dishes such as scallops with saffron.
Features
Estate
Château Barbanau
Cuvée
Kalahari
Vintage
2019
Designation
Cassis
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
30% Clairette, 30% Marsanne, 30% Sauvignon
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, in the heart of the Cassis vineyards
Viticulture
Certified organic and in conversion to biodynamics
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation on fine lees in rooms
Breeding
12 months on fine lees in rooms
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright golden colour
Nose
Aromas of gingerbread, stewed fruit, white flowers and cinnamon, finishing on a lightly toasted note.
Mouth
A combination of finesse and liveliness: fat, length, richness and complexity
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pan-fried scallops with saffron pistils, goat's cheese... After 3-4 years, with white meats and fish in sauce...
Château Barbanau
Cassis
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
This family estate, which covers two appellations, Cassis and Côtes de Provence, is now run by the very friendly and dynamic couple Sophie and Didier Simonini-Cerciello. On their 32 hectares of vineyards, including 7 hectares in Cassis called Clos Val Bruyère, they work with exemplary viticulture, certified biodynamic since 2018. As a result, the vines and soil shine, and the surrounding area abounds in exemplary biodiversity, even for an organic estate. The wines are crisp and well-designed, with, in the Cassis appellation, that saline touch that so characterizes this terroir. The cuvée blanc kalahari, whose name was inspired by the couple's love of Botswana, is well worth the trip: it's one of the estate's most interesting and original wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (guide 2021) 1*Star (Vintage 2017) (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Émile Bodin created Clos Val Bruyère in 1889. A century later, Sophie, his great-granddaughter, and her parents took over the few hectares of inherited vines and brought the Clos back to life. In the same year, they acquired Ch. Barbanau, 23 hectares of vines located at the westernmost point of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, at an altitude of 360 m. Today, Sophie and her husband Didier are at the helm of this château and have been producing Biodyvin-certified biodynamic wines since the 2018 vintage.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. FABIEN D. Published on 24/01/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARC T. Published on 08/10/2022
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