Clos des Baies

Identity

Clos des Baies is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, Gironde. It is run by Philippe Baillarguet, who also serves as cellar master.

History and philosophy

Clos des Baies was founded in 2006. Philippe Baillarguet, its current manager, gained winegrowing experience as cellar master at Château Ausone and also worked at Château Beauséjour Bécot from 1989. The estate is committed to a viticultural approach incorporating organic and biodynamic principles, without official certification.

Appellations

Clos des Baies produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.

Practical information

Clos des Baies is located at: 4 Rue du Clocher, 33330 Saint-Émilion. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05.57.24.61.01 or 06 88 67 16 68, and by email at contact@closdesbaies.fr. The estate is also present on social media via its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.

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The vineyard (terroir)

The Clos des Baies vineyard covers a total area of 0.88 hectares. Part of this surface, acquired in 2010, represents 0.92 hectares, complemented by 0.30 hectares leased under tenancy agreements since 2006. A 58-are plot is situated in Saint-Laurent-de-Combes, on clay-limestone soils. The estate also has 33 ares on sandy soils. The average age of the vines exceeds 40 years, and the vineyard enjoys full south-facing exposure. The main grape variety grown is Merlot. Yields are kept below 30 hectolitres per hectare.

Key cuvées

The estate's flagship cuvée is Clos des Baies, a red wine made predominantly from Merlot. Average annual production is around 1,500 bottles.

Vinification and ageing

Detailed information on vinification and ageing practices is not documented beyond the production of Merlot-dominant red wines.