Baron de Badassière, Picpoul de Pinet
Vintage: 2023
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BA603B23 | 6 x 75 | Screwcap | Available |
Producer
The Baron de Badassière wines come from Picpoul de Pinet, an appellation near the coast in the Languedoc. Its name derives from the Badassière vineyard, situated near the small town of Pomérol, which in the 18th century belonged to Baron Charles Emmanuel, a colourful character rumoured to be the illegitimate son of King Louis XV. These wines are made exclusively for Liberty Wines at the Cave de Pomérols cooperative by winemaker Marguerite Vasseur and New Zealand consultant Matt Thomson.
The region benefits from a sunny, warm climate that encourages ripe flavours to develop in the grapes, while coastal breezes help to retain freshness and aromatics. Picpoul de Pinet is the co-operative’s speciality. Marguerite selects parcels of grapes as they enter the winery to ensure that only the best quality fruit goes into the wine. The approach across the range is non-interventionist, with minimal or no skin contact, no malolactic fermentation and no oak, to retain the purity and character of each variety.
Vineyards
The Picpoul grapes for this wine come from selected vineyards around the Étang de Thau, planted on clay and limestone soils. The region benefits from a sunny, warm climate that enables the grapes to reach perfect levels of ripeness, while coastal breezes help to retain freshness and aromatics.
Vintage
The 2023 vintage in the Languedoc began with a drier than usual winter. This resulted in a slow start to the growing season. Temperatures remained relatively mild until mid-August, when there was a heatwave. This accelerated ripening and, coupled with the lack of water reserves, resulted in lower yields. The harvest began earlier than usual and the Picpoul grapes harvested were of excellent quality with well-defined aromatics and a balancing acidity.
Vinification
The grapes arrived at the winery in the early morning and were gently pressed in the pneumatic press. The must was then cold settled for 48 hours, racked and then fermented in cement and stainless steel for about two weeks at controlled temperatures of between 13-14°C. Unoaked, the wine was bottled early to retain freshness and delicate aromatics.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This wine is pale lemon in colour. On the nose, it has aromas of grapefruit, lemon, lime and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it has a nice texture, with a good balance of zesty acidity and saline minerality.
Alcohol (ABV)
13%
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron de Badassière | Sauvignon Blanc IGP Côtes de Thau | BA601 | W | ||
| Viognier IGP Côtes de Thau | BA602 | W | |||
| Syrah IGP Côtes de Thau | BA604 | R | |||
| Carignan IGP Côtes de Thau | BA605 | R |