The Baron de Badassière Picpoul de Pinet wine is a delightful French offering, emanating allure just from its exquisite bottle. Upon uncorking, this wine awakens your senses to a distinctive floral bouquet, intermixed with zesty citrus hints. On the palate, the taste is refreshingly crisp, layered with a well-balanced acidic character and delightful saline notes. This light, elegant wine is an ideal complement to seafood or a delicate starter. Its subtle hints of green apple and lime endow it a tantalising finish, making every sip a delectable experience. This wine truly encapsulates the essence of Southern France's Languedoc region in a bottle.

Tasting Notes

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.

About the Winery

The Baron de Badassière winery is a highly reputed vineyard nestled in the heart of the Languedoc region in the south of France., It breathes an air of nobility and exclusivity, amplified by years of maintaining the highest standard of winemaking.

The winery, whose inception dates back to 1921, utilises the unique terroir of the region using a combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques. With the well-drained chalky soils, Mediterranean climate and remarkable sunlight hours, the region presents the ideal environment for cultivating a myriad of grapes — a reality the Baron de Badassière winery has successfully taken advantage of for almost a century.

The estate itself possesses a charismatic, old-world charm – an embodiment of classic French architecture. Visitors are greeted by rows upon rows of verdant vineyards, against the backdrop of a rustic chateau surrounded by manicured lawns. Bearing the crest of the Barony, the rustic chateau exudes an ambiance of refinement and tradition.

This echoes in their wines, with varieties including Picpoul de Pinet, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Each bottle is a fine testament to the Baron’s commitment to crafting exquisite French wines that tell a story of the land they come from. The wines marry complexity; intensity and elegance, striking a perfect balance to transform every sip into an experience.

Guided tours and tasting sessions are other noteworthy aspects of the winery. Led by knowledgeable staff, these introductions underscore the ethos of the Baron de Badassière winery – a blend of rich heritage, excellent craftsmanship and persistent pursuit of perfection.

There is no doubt that on the global stage of wine production, the Baron de Badassière winery constantly raises the bar for premium French wines. Their wines embodies the very spirit of France - attracting wine connoisseurs from around the globe to this petite corner of Languedoc. One thing is for certain; a journey to Baron de Badassière, is to take an exploration into the art of French winemaking.

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