Château Barbe Blanche
On the limestone heights of the Libournais, Château Barbe Blanche in Lussac‑Saint‑Émilion (Libournais) builds its identity around Merlot-led blends and meticulous plot-by-plot work. Asteriated limestone—rich in fossil starfish— with clay caps acts as a natural regulator, delivering freshness, definition, and a firm backbone.
In the vineyard, canopy management, moderated yields and selective hand picking and strict sorting set the tone; in the cellar, temperature‑controlled fermentations and gentle extraction keep textures polished. Oak ageing is used as a structural tool—tightening tannins and extending the finish—while letting the terroir remain the headline.
The estate reads as a modern Right Bank reference: technically clean, classically proportioned, and driven by the calm precision that the Libournais does best.Château Barbe Blanche
On the limestone heights of the Libournais, Château Barbe Blanche in Lussac‑Saint‑Émilion (Libournais) builds its identity around Merlot-led blends and meticulous plot-by-plot work. Asteriated limestone—rich in fossil starfish— with clay caps acts as a natural regulator, delivering freshness, definition, and a firm backbone.
In the vineyard, canopy management, moderated yields and selective hand picking and strict sorting set the tone; in the cellar, temperature‑controlled fermentations and gentle extraction keep textures polished. Oak ageing is used as a structural tool—tightening tannins and extending the finish—while letting the terroir remain the headline.
The estate reads as a modern Right Bank reference: technically clean, classically proportioned, and driven by the calm precision that the Libournais does best.
