Domaine Jonquières - La Baronnie 2012
15,5/20
RVF
14,5/20
Gault & Millau
“The wines bearing the La Baronnie label are easy to drink and serene, with a distinctly superior depth. Though ripe and dense, the 2012 white—half White Grenache, half Chenin—displays great finesse. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2015 – RVF). A dry white offering lovely richness and complexity thanks to the White Grenache, while remaining very subtle... A must-try!
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Eye
pale yellow dress
Nose
with aromas of white-fleshed fruits, enveloped by notes of toast and butter
Palate
A dry white wine that offers lovely body and complexity thanks to the Grenache Blanc—while remaining very subtle
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with risotto, veal blanquette, cream-based poultry dishes, Gorgonzola, goat cheese, and honey. Perfect for enhancing dishes with sauce or onions sautéed in butter...
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Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good)
About the wine:
A fragrant nose that caresses the nostrils with notes of praline, baked pear, and navel orange zest. Pleasant and spicy on the palate, though lacking depth, with a refreshing finish thanks to its herbal notes.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The wines bearing the La Baronnie label are easy to drink and serene, with a distinctly superior depth. Though ripe and dense, the 2012 white—a blend of half White Grenache and half Chenin—displays great finesse.
About the estate:
A family-owned vineyard since the 12th century, Château de Jonquières boasts a long lineage of 32 generations of winemakers—which is quite rare for the region! The estate’s wines, with their classic character, are always smooth and harmonious—a classic style that the new generation, now at the helm of the estate, has no intention of challenging but rather of refining. Their dynamism and clear vision seem to be paving the way for a new era. The whites, expressive and easy to drink, blend Chenin and Grenache Blanc. The reds age well, particularly La Baronnie, which refines over two to eight years in the bottle. Lansade, while less consistent and precise, nevertheless charms with its rich, indulgent character.
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