Clos de la Barthassade, 'Les Cargadous' 2022

Hélène and Guillaume met in Burgundy studying wine in Dijon. They both learnt the ropes from local legends, including Sylvain Pataille in Marsannay for Hélène, and Dominique Derain in St Aubain and Clos de la Pousse d’Or in Volnay for Guillaume. They found their first plot of old vines, called La Barthassade, in Montpeyroux in 2013. Today the couple farm 13.5 Ha - certified organic and using biodynamics - working their old vines with a horse. Clos la Barthassade is now spread over the terroirs of Montpeyroux, Jonquières and Saint-Saturnin with grape varieties including Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan, Carignan Blanc, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Vermentino, and even some Aligoté.

Grape variety : 40% Roussanne, 40% Chenin Blanc, 10% Carignan Blanc, 5% Chardonnay, 5% Vermentino Plots : From 2 Lieu-dits, ‘Les Cargadous’ & ‘Les Combariolles’ Terroir : Stoney, clay soil in Cargadous, Limestone scree in Combariolles Surface area : 13.5ha total Domaine holdings Average age of the vines : 35 years Farming: Certified Organic Vinification: Hand harvested, direct press in whole bunches. Ageing: Maturing for 11 months in 500l barrels followed by 6 months in Stainless Steel tank. Alcohol: 13%