Château Barbanau - Cassis Kalahari 2022
90/100
Decanter
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Ode to Southern Africa”
A blend of Clairette, Marsanne, and Sauvignon, with a touch of Ugni Blanc, this cuvée is the culmination of research inspired by Southern Africa. A beautiful expression of the Cassis terroir, showcasing the estate’s expertise. Complex aromas of white fruits (pear, peach) and white pepper, with a rich, pleasant palate and a balanced finish. A versatile wine to pair with delicate dishes such as scallops with saffron or white fish with mayonnaise.
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Eye
A golden yellow color with luminous silver highlights
Nose
Rich with aromas of white fruits (pears, peaches) and white pepper
Palate
Powerful and pleasant, full-bodied and rich, with a balanced finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with pan-seared scallops with saffron threads, goat cheese… After 3–4 years, it pairs well with white meats and fish in sauce…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
This family-run estate, spanning two appellations—Cassis and Côtes de Provence—is now led by the very friendly and dynamic couple Sophie and Didier Simonini-Cerciello. Across their 32 hectares of vineyards, including 7 hectares in Cassis known as Clos Val Bruyère, they practice exemplary viticulture and have been certified biodynamic since 2018. As a result, the vines and soil thrive, and the surrounding area teems with exceptional biodiversity—even for an organic estate. The wines are crisp and well-defined, with, in the Cassis appellation, that salty touch that so perfectly characterizes this terroir. The Blanc Kalahari cuvée, whose name was inspired by the couple’s love for Botswana, is worth the trip: it is one of the estate’s most interesting—and original—wines.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2024 guide) 1*Star (2020 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Émile Bodin founded Clos Val Bruyère in 1889. A century later, Sophie, his great-granddaughter, and her parents took over the few hectares of vineyards they had inherited and breathed new life into this estate. That same year, they acquired Château Barbanau, 23 hectares of vineyards located at the westernmost edge of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, at an elevation of 360 meters. Today, Sophie and her husband Didier run this château and have been producing biodynamic wines certified by Biodyvin since the 2018 vintage.
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