Baron de Badassiere Carignan
This lighter expression of Carignan shows fresh crushed cherries on the nose. On the palate is a mixture of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry. Fresh and crisp, this wine is perfect for a warm summer evening.
Producer Profile
The Baron de Badassière wines come from Picpoul de Pinet, near the coast in the Languedoc. The name derives from the Badassière vineyard, situated near the small town of Pomérols. In the 18th century, the vineyard belonged to Baron Charles Emmanuel, a colourful character rumoured to be the illegitimate son of King Louis XV. The wines are made exclusively for Liberty Wines at the Cave de Pomérols co-operative 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. The 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 of varietal character.
Baron de Badassiere Carignan
This lighter expression of Carignan shows fresh crushed cherries on the nose. On the palate is a mixture of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry. Fresh and crisp, this wine is perfect for a warm summer evening.
Producer Profile
The Baron de Badassière wines come from Picpoul de Pinet, near the coast in the Languedoc. The name derives from the Badassière vineyard, situated near the small town of Pomérols. In the 18th century, the vineyard belonged to Baron Charles Emmanuel, a colourful character rumoured to be the illegitimate son of King Louis XV. The wines are made exclusively for Liberty Wines at the Cave de Pomérols co-operative 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. The 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 of varietal character.
Baron de Badassiere Carignan
This lighter expression of Carignan shows fresh crushed cherries on the nose. On the palate is a mixture of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry. Fresh and crisp, this wine is perfect for a warm summer evening.
Producer Profile
The Baron de Badassière wines come from Picpoul de Pinet, near the coast in the Languedoc. The name derives from the Badassière vineyard, situated near the small town of Pomérols. In the 18th century, the vineyard belonged to Baron Charles Emmanuel, a colourful character rumoured to be the illegitimate son of King Louis XV. The wines are made exclusively for Liberty Wines at the Cave de Pomérols co-operative 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. The 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 of varietal character.
