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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, fennel, toasted almond
Palate: pear, lemon zest, creamy mid-palate, saline lift
Roussanne-Marsanne-Grenache Blanc from Bardi d'Alquier. Partial barrel-fermentation with lees stirring; saline, textured Faugères white.
What it pairs with
- Sea bass crudo with citrus Saline lift and citrus echo the dish; creamy mid-palate sits well with raw fish.More wines for sea bass →
- Roast chicken with herbs Toasted almond and honeysuckle meet roast bird; the wine's body handles the dish.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Aged Comté Long mineral finish complements Comté's nutty crystals.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
History
Bardi d'Alquier produces a small white from Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc plantings - distinctive in a region dominated by reds. Partial barrel-fermentation gives the wine textural depth.
- 2002First white wine released by the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bardi d'Alquier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc
- Classification
- AOC Faugères
- Oak
- Partial barrel-fermentation in French oak, balance in tank; lees stirring
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €22-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Bardi d'Alquier Blanc
What does Bardi d'Alquier Blanc taste like?
White peach, honeysuckle, fennel and toasted almond on the nose; pear, lemon zest, a creamy mid-palate and saline lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink Bardi d'Alquier Blanc?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. Partial barrel ageing gives it more longevity than a tank-aged white.
What food pairs with Bardi d'Alquier Blanc?
Sea bass crudo with citrus is the canonical pairing; roast chicken with herbs and aged Comté also work well.
What grapes are in Bardi d'Alquier Blanc?
Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc; partial barrel-fermentation in French oak with lees stirring.
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