Didier Barre

Domaine Berthoumieu

Didier Barre studied in Macon, Burgundy before joining his families estate, of 25 ha., north of the Pyrenees in the Appelation Madiran. In his family since 1850, Didier is the 6th generation winemaker for the Barre family. The vines range in age from 10 to 100 years of age in the limestone soil. The Barre’s work the soil with respect for the environment seeking the utmost expression of the terroir.

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Sainte Croix Corbieres “Fournas” 2004

Domaine Sainte Croix

Colour: Red

Region: Languedoc Roussillon

Description
Spread over 15 hectares and run by English couple Jon and Liz Bowen, Domaine Sainte Croix is to be found between Narbonne and Perpignan in the village of Fraisse des Corbieres. The vineyards are made up of many different terroirs from steel-blue limestone to purple-green schist and ‘Le Fournas’ is named after the furnace of the now derelict glass works on the edge of the village. An unoaked blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan, this juicy red makes for an excellent barbecue wine!

Tasting Note
A dense cherry-red in colour, this elegantly packaged wine displays scents of ripe plums and red cherries on the nose. On the palate further red fruit flavours of redcurrants and loganberries with notes of cedarwood. Very fresh with excellent acidity and a satisfying finish. Being Italianesque in style this would go well with pasta or cacciatore-style dishes. Otherwise serve with a rabbit and prune stew, stuffed shoulder of lamb with peppers or tenderloin of pork with apples or plums. 

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