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Le Pied de la Barme: the finesse and intensity of Mondeuse noire, a historic grape variety from Savoie, which produces an elegant and distinctive red wine.
The Le Pied de la Barme cuvée illustrates all the elegance of Mondeuse, the emblematic grape variety of Savoie, which is grown organically here. This wine reveals the distinct character of its terroir and seduces with its rich aromatic expression, combining fruity intensity, spicy nuances and a beautiful freshness. It is made with care and precision and reflects both the authenticity of the grape variety and the identity of the estate.
Body: medium
Tannins: medium tannins
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: high acidity
Food pairing: Pied de la Barme is excellent with grilled or roasted red meat, game birds or stewed dishes with herbs. It also goes very well with mature mountain cheeses.
The estate
In the heart of the Combe de Savoie, in Saint-Pierre d'Albigny, Domaine Saint-Germain cultivates emblematic Savoyard grape varieties organically on clay-limestone soils formed from an ancient alluvial fan. Under the careful guidance of Raphaël Saint-Germain, the vineyards are tended with respect, and the winemaking process emphasises gentleness and purity. The wines are precise and expressive, combining alpine freshness with a wealth of aromas, perfectly reflecting the distinctive character of their terroir.
Le Pied de la Barme Mondeuse Noire 2022 | Domaine Saint-Germain
The harvest, composed of half whole clusters and half destemmed grapes, is placed in vats in a mille-feuille arrangement, promoting gentle and gradual extraction.
The 12-day maceration in vats takes place without the addition of sulphites, in order to preserve the purity and honesty of the fruit. Pneumatic pressing ensures fine, delicate tannins.
Ageing in tanks maintains the wine’s freshness and authenticity, offering a faithful expression of the grape variety and its terroir.