Bardi d'Alquier Blanc by Domaine Bardi d'Alquier

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
Roast chicken with herbs
Toasted almond and honeysuckle meet roast bird; the wine's body handles the dish.
Aged Comté
Long mineral finish complements Comté's nutty crystals.

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.

2002: First 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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