Vignobles Claude Barthe

Identity

The Vignobles Claude Barthe estate is located in the commune of Naujan-et-Postiac.

History and philosophy

The history of the estate dates back to the Napoleonic era, when an ancestor of the Barthe family acquired the initial plots of land. The Barthe family has been tending vines from father to son since the 19th century, with their presence in the region documented for over 400 years. Jean-Claude Barthe, a graduate of one of the earliest classes at the Institut d’œnologie de Bordeaux, brought his expertise to the estate. Today, Stéphane and Alain Barthe are the owners.

Appellations

Vignobles Claude Barthe produces wines across several appellations, notably AOC Entre-Deux-Mers, AOC Bordeaux Côtes de Franc, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, AOC Bordeaux Rosé, and AOC Bordeaux Clairet. The vineyard is located in Entre-Deux-Mers.

Practical information

Vignobles Claude Barthe is located at 22 Route de Bordeaux, 33420 Naujan-et-Postiac. Tastings and direct cellar-door sales are available on site.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard covers an area of 50 hectares and is characterised by clay-limestone soils. The average vine age is 20 years. Vineyard management includes tillage and grass cover cropping in the parcels after their third year of planting. Crop protection follows sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) practices.

Grape varieties

• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Sauvignon
• Sémillon
• Muscadelle
• Sauvignon Gris

Flagship cuvées

Among the cuvées produced by Vignobles Claude Barthe are Château Garon La Tuilière and Château Darzac. The red wines of Château Darzac may feature blends of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. For white wines, Château Darzac offers blends based on Sauvignon, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. Certain cuvées, such as Cuvée Claude Barthe 2000, are crafted with a dominance of Merlot complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. Oak-aged cuvées are also produced.

Vinification and ageing

Certain cuvées from the estate are aged in oak barrels, such as Cuvée 2001 vieilli en Fûts de Chêne and Cuvée Claude Barthe 2000 vieilli en fûts de chêne.