Château Barbé
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Château de Barbe, owned by Vignobles Bayle-Carreau in Cars, produces red wines in the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation. Founded in 1852, the 23-hectare estate blends Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Malbec, utilising a variety of ageing techniques.
Identity
Château de Barbe is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Cars, in the Gironde département. It is owned by Vignobles Bayle-Carreau.
History and philosophy
The estate's history dates back to the 18th century, when it was held by a certain Monsieur Barbé, major of the citadel and controller of the banks of the Dordogne. Château de Barbe was established as a wine estate in 1852. Today, it is managed by Vignobles Bayle-Carreau.
Appellations
Château de Barbe produces wines under the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
The wines of Château de Barbe are aged according to the specific cuvée. Château de Barbe 2019 was aged in vats. For other vintages, such as Château de Barbe 2017, ageing combined six months in vats followed by twice as long in barrels. Meanwhile, the cuvée L'allègre is aged in new oak.
Practical information
Château Barbé is located at Château Barbé, 33390 CARS. You can contact the estate by telephone on 05 57 64 32 43 or by email at contact@bayle-carreau.com. The estate offers cellar-door sales as well as tastings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are the current owners of Château Barbé?
- Château Barbé is currently owned by Vignobles Bayle-Carreau. This entity manages and develops the winegrowing estate, upholding its history and philosophy. The estate is situated in Cars, in the Gironde département, and is part of the Côtes de Bourg appellation.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Barbé vineyard?
- The Château Barbé vineyard covers an area of 23 hectares. The plantings are dominated by Merlot, alongside Cabernet-Sauvignon and Malbec. These grape varieties contribute to the production of wines under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The estate is located in the commune of Cars.
- What are the different cuvées produced by Château Barbé and their characteristics?
- Château Barbé produces several red wine cuvées. The flagship cuvée, also named Château Barbé, is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Malbec designed for great ageing potential. The cuvée L'allègre is aged in new oak barrels. La Patiente is made from mature vintages and is ready to drink, while Le Dortoir des 100 vendangeurs blends three different vintages.
- How are the wines aged at Château Barbé?
- Wine ageing at Château Barbé varies depending on the cuvée. For the main cuvée, ageing can take place in vats, as was the case for the 2019 vintage. Other vintages, such as the 2017, benefited from an ageing regime combining six months in vats followed by twice that duration in oak barrels. The cuvée L'allègre is systematically aged in new oak barrels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Barbe vineyard covers an area of 23 hectares. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot, complemented by Cabernet-Sauvignon and Malbec.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several red cuvées. Château de Barbe is the main cuvée, characterised by a blend of Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Malbec. This wine is crafted to offer good cellaring potential, with its optimal drinking window typically spanning several years after bottling. The cuvée L'allègre is another expression of the estate, aged in new oak barrels. The property also produces the cuvée La Patiente, a wine sourced from older vintages that is generally ready to drink, and the cuvée Le Dortoir des 100 vendangeurs, which blends three distinct vintages.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Cars
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Vignobles Bayle Carreau
- Technical direction
- Xavier Carreau
- Surface area
- 23 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- Cars
- Contact form
- Contact the estate