Barthélemy

Barthélemy2020

Yields : 9,7 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15,3°
Total rainfall : 1158 mm
Days of frost : 4

Alcoholic strength : 12.58°
PH : 3.33
Sulphur dioxide : 15 mg/l

Barthélemy2019

A dark robe evoking blackcurrant.
The nose is a nostalgic evocation of childhood flavours with caramel barley sugar and hints of vanilla, which make way for plums with a liquorice twist.
The palate evokes a delicious fresh blueberry pie.
The perceptible tannins are well-balanced. The finish is closer to blackcurrant in keeping with its robe.

Yields : 34 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,9°
Total rainfall : 997 mm
Days of frost : 12

Alcoholic strength : 14°
PH : 3,42
Sulphur dioxide : < 4 mg/l

A velvety, enveloping wine.

Barthélemy1994

A magnificent dark purple colour.

Aromas of red berries, blackcurrants, cocoa and caramel.

In the mouth it has a very deep flavour and a very dense texture.

Long final notes, full-bodied with lots of complexity.

A celebration wine of great pedigree, to be kept in the cellar.

Yields : 20 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,5°c
Total rainfall : 1156 mm
Days of frost : 11
Alcoholic strength : 12,2°
PH : 3,49
Sulphur dioxide :  10 mg/l

Barthélemy1995

A deep ruby colour.

Concentrated, extremely fresh aromas with red berry notes.

In the mouth it is very deep and straightforward with extremely fine tannins coming to the fore.

Long, full elegant final notes.

An exceptional wine, to be aged. For extreme pleasure.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 14,4°c
Total rainfall : 1048 mm
Days of frost : 22
Alcoholic strength : 12,3°
PH : 3,31
Sulphur dioxide :  10 mg/l

Barthélemy1996

Ruby colour with orange tints.

A fruity nose, evoking a basket of ripe fruit with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and blueberry.

A round palate, tannins already mellowing, supple with a tangy note.

A smooth, full-bodied finish.

An enjoyable wine; delicate and smooth with joie de vivre.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 13,6°c
Total rainfall : 1106 mm
Days of frost : 21
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide :  -

Barthélemy1998

A deep garnet colour with copper tones.

Very concentrated fruity aromas of blackcurrant, musk and truffle.

In the mouth it is round and full, with superbly silky tannins and a very dense texture, with flavours of roasted chestnuts.

Long and exceptionally pronounced final notes, very smooth.

An extremely complex wine, to keep hold of and open for an exquisite moment of pleasure.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 13,9°c
Total rainfall : 1011,4 mm
Days of frost : 26
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -

Barthélemy1999

A garnet colour with slight orange tints.

Very fruity aromas of sweet liquorice and fresh figs.

In the mouth it is round, with tender, velvety tannins.

Delicate, smooth and long-lasting final notes.

A wine to be drunk now for immediate pleasure.  An exceptionally gentle wine.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 14,3°c
Total rainfall : 1099,8 mm
Days of frost : 21
Alcoholic strength : 12,3°
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : 17 mg/l

Barthélemy2000

A very attractive dark garnet colour.

Dominant animal and ripe, dark red berry aromas.

In the mouth it is concentrated, almost well-rounded with deep tannins.

Very strong and long final notes.

A wine of great pedigree with fantastic complexity.  A real monument.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 14,4°c
Total rainfall : 1208,6 mm
Days of frost : 19
Alcoholic strength : 12,8°
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : 21 mg/l

Barthélemy2001

A sombre ruby colour.

Heavy aromas of extremely ripe grapes.

Well rounded in the mouth, its opens very elegantly.

Full, deep final notes.

Extremely delicate, this is a pleasurable wine. Astonishing.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 13,9°c
Total rainfall : 808 mm
Days of frost : 23
Alcoholic strength : 12,8°
PH : 3,42
Sulphur dioxide : 8 mg/l

Barthélemy2002

A dense, extremely sombre dark garnet colour.

Very expressive aromas of very ripe fruits, and black cherries.

In the mouth it is deep and heavy with a dense texture.

Long, very long and exceptionally deep final notes.

A wine for aging, which will develop an exceptional character. To be decanted.

Yields : 26 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,4°c
Total rainfall : 722,4 mm
Days of frost : 7
Alcoholic strength : 12°
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : 43 mg/l

Barthélemy2003

A magnificently sombre garnet colour with slight orange tones.

Highly concentrated, explosive aromas of ripe red berries.

In the mouth it is dense and heavy with a very dense texture.  Extremely expressive.

Full, velvety and extremely deep final notes.

A giant of a wine with enormous complexity and density.  A truly great wine.

Yields : 26 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,8°c
Total rainfall : 735,4 mm
Days of frost : 26
Alcoholic strength : 14°
PH : 3,60
Sulphur dioxide : 4 mg/l

Barthélemy2004

An attractive colour verging towards the orange, very luminous.

Complex aromas of cooked red fruits compote.

The mouth is concentrated, rounded and elegant with silky tannins.

Smooth, delicate and very long final notes.

A magnificent wine to enjoy while still young and innocent.

Yields : 21 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,8°c
Total rainfall : 693,4 mm
Days of frost : 23
Alcoholic strength : 12,9°
PH : 3,37
Sulphur dioxide : 11 mg/l

Barthélemy2005

Magnificent deep garnet colour.

Mainly animal notes in the bouquet, along with ripe summer fruits.

Concentrated and full on the palate with smooth, pronounced tannins.

A very full, long-lasting finish.

A highly distinctive, complex wine – a real monument.

Yields : 26 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,8°c
Total rainfall : 595,8 mm
Days of frost : 47
Alcoholic strength : 13,2°
PH : 3,23
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l

Barthélemy2006

A beautifully intense, luminous blackcurrant colour.

Complex bouquet of very ripe summer fruits.

Velvety and very elegant on the palate with fine, pronounced tannins.

Very long-lasting finish with plenty of freshness.

A delightful wine characterized by its finesse, elegance and gourmet tannins.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 14,6°c
Total rainfall : 821,3 mm
Days of frost : 35
Alcoholic strength : 12,5°
PH : 3,25
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l

Barthélemy2007

A luminous orangey colour.

Bouquet of candied grape, lychee and guava.

Incomparably suave on the palate, and pleasingly tender.

Finish backed up by silky tannins.

A particularly well balanced wine that goes down perfectly.

Yields : -
Average temperatures : 13,8°c
Total rainfall : 881 mm
Days of frost : 29
Alcoholic strength : 12,4°
PH : 3,45
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l

Barthélemy2008

A deep red with luminous orangey tints.

Highly complex bouquet of tropical fruits.

Deep and dense on the palate with very pronounced tannins.

Fine, very long-lasting finish.

A powerful yet remarkably delicate wine to open now or leave in the cellar.

Yields : 30,5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,7°c
Total rainfall : 1012,3 mm
Days of frost : 19
Alcoholic strength : 13,2°
PH : 3,41
Sulphur dioxide : < 1 mg/l

Barthélemy2009

A wine with great character and power.

An intense ruby colour with mauve tints.

The bouquet is powerful and deep, reflecting perfectly ripe grapes, with aromas of plum and morello cherry.

The tannins are silky and delicate in the mouth, enhanced by freshness and great length.

This is a complex wine that will develop when swirled in the glass.

Yields : 34 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,2°c
Total rainfall : 910,8 mm
Days of frost : 25
Alcoholic strength : 14,3°
PH : 3,47
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l

Barthélemy2010

This vintage expresses the full authenticity of its terroir with the beautifully intense and luminous colours of blackcurrants.
It has powerful aromas of red fruits.
In the mouth it is like velvet, with rich, well-balanced tannins.  It is exceptionally elegant.
The aftertaste is persistent, with big, beautifully fresh notes.

Yields : 48 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,2°c
Total rainfall : 812 mm
Days of frost : 49

Alcoholic strength : 14,2°
PH : 3,24
Sulphur dioxide : < 1 mg/l

This is undoubtedly a wine to be kept. Thanks to its delicious, smooth tannins, however, it can be drunk and appreciated immediately after a little aeration.

Barthélemy2011

This vintage expresses the full complexity of our terroir with a beautifully intense and sombre deep red colour.
The aromas open delicately, gathering strength and releasing powerful notes of truffles and red fruit.
In the mouth it is both subtle and rich.
Lastly, the final notes are deliciously persistent.

Yields : 36 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15°c
Total rainfall : 587,6 mm
Days of frost : 20

Alcoholic strength : 13,4°
PH : 3,29
Sulphur dioxide : not detectable

This is a beautifully balanced wine, which is already demonstrating its potential for the future.

Barthélemy2012

This has an elegant, sombre dark purple colour.
The aromas are redolent of plums and ripe red fruits.
It opens purely and cleanly.
In the mouth, this vintage offers a wonderful intensity.  It is meaty with a silky body and ripe, smooth tannins.

Yields : 23 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,9°c
Total rainfall : 846,7 mm
Days of frost : 36

Alcoholic strength : 13,6°
PH : 3,37
Sulphur dioxide : not detectable

This wine is perfectly balanced and is at its best already, but will remain at its peak for a few years to come.

Barthélemy2014

Intense garnet coulour.
Powerful and deep nose. Very ripe red berries, cherries, plum and blackcurrant.
Notes of cherry plum, at the same time sweetish and slightly acid.
The mouth is rich silky and mineral, with a touch of licorice.
A generous final with a deep tannic structure of a big delicacy.

Yields : 42 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15°c
Total rainfall : 1005,7 mm
Days of frost : 7

Alcoholic strength : 13,6°
PH : 3,39
Sulphur dioxide : 1,6 mg/l

A wine of a big potential of guard.

Barthélemy2016

Yields : 32 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,3°c
Total rainfall : 729,1 mm
Days of frost : -

Alcoholic strength : 14,7°
PH : 3,27
Sulphur dioxide : < limit of quantification

Barthélemy2017

Deep ruby colour with purple tints.
The nose reveals undergrowth and mushrooms.
A fleshy, silky palate on liquorice with notes of black cherry and crisp blackberries.
A long finish opening into redcurrant.

Yields : 56 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,3°c
Total rainfall : 729,1 mm
Days of frost : -

Alcoholic strength : 14,4°
PH : 3,46
Sulphur dioxide : < limit of quantification

This vintage has given us a generous, deep, full-flavoured wine without any trace of harshness. The 2017 is elegant, accessible and delicious.

Barthélemy2018

Beautiful bright purple colour.
An initially delicate and subtle nose evolves towards notes of redcurrant and blackcurrant.
Its gradually enveloping palate takes you through blackcurrant and fig notes, then plums and very ripe strawberries.
Delicate hints of liquorice and grenadine lend length and silkiness to its finish.

Yields : 23,6 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15°
Total rainfall : 797 mm
Days of frost : 21

Alcoholic strength : 13,9°
PH : 3,39
Sulphur dioxide : < limit of quantification

A magnificent wine of great complexity, both subtle and generous.