Clos de la Barthassade Les Cargadous 2022

A vibrant white from the sunny Languedoc, this organically and biodynamically farmed cuvée blends Roussanne and Chenin Blanc (with small additions of Carignan Blanc, Chardonnay, and Vermentino in 2022) from old vines rooted in stony clay and ruffe soils. Hand-harvested, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed, fermented with native yeasts, then matured for 11 months in 500L barrels before finishing in stainless steel tanks.

Bursting with ripe stone fruits, white peach, pear, citrus, and a touch of apricot and lemon sorbet, this wine balances a generous, slightly rounded texture with energetic acidity and a lingering minerality. The finish, marked by subtle salinity and a refined bitter-saline edge, gives it a clean, gastronomic appeal that pairs beautifully with fish in sauce, grilled langoustines, dry cheeses, or even lemon tart.