Varietal mix 55% Merlot
18% Syrah
14% Cabernet Franc
10% Cot
3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturing 26% new oak, including 40% in 600L barrels

Tasting notes

Depth is the defining characteristic of Domaine de Baronarques premium red 2024. The wine offers a high degree of aromatic complexity from the outset, on smoky and tobacco notes lifted by a hint of graphite, as well as perfectly ripe red and black fruit along with a Mediterranean touch of thyme. It reveals a highly elegant structure and great harmony between freshness and very finely textured tannins, reflecting the perfect match between the different grape varieties. The aromas and flavours continue to unfold from start to finish, underpinned by hints of vanilla and spice. The wine once again asserts its personality in this vintage.

A mild winter with little rainfall caused the 2024 vine growth cycle to start early, especially for the Chardonnay (budbreak on 18 March), followed by Chenin Blanc. Budbreak for the red-grape varieties occurred slightly later, between 25 March and 2 April, due to a fall in temperatures. This was followed by an extended flowering period, from 15 May to 7 June, as hot, dry weather alternated with cooler, rainy spells. Temperatures continued to fluctuate throughout the summer, accompanied by a slight water deficit. Under these conditions, veraison took place later than in recent vintages and was very spread out over time between white-grape and red-grape plots, lasting from 22 July to 26 August. Fine weather set in for the white-grape harvest, which started on 30 August and ended on 11 September. Picking of the red varieties started 13 days later with the Merlot plots followed by the Syrah, ending on 11 October with the Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes, picked in perfect condition and fully ripe, reveal beautiful balance, with fruit and spice aromas and flavours and good structure.