Elegant, peppery and built for the long game. Small red fruits of raspberry, blackberry and morello cherry alongside warm spice notes of cinnamon and pepper. Soft, smooth and approachable with generous red fruit flavours and a lovely round texture. From Château Barbanau. Pairs beautifully with Grilled meats, pasta or pizza.
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Description
Château Barbanau is a beautiful biodynamic estate situated in Roquefort-la-Bédoule, in the westernmost reaches of Provence at 380 metres above sea level, overlooking the Mediterranean. The estate has been in the same family since 1889, when Emile Bodin created the original Clos Val Bruyere. Today it is run by Sophie Zaccheo and her husband Didier, an oenologist and agronomist, who have built on the family's long commitment to farming in harmony with nature.
Barbanau was the first domain in the Cassis appellation to receive organic certification in 2005, and has operated without synthetic chemicals since 1995. The La Girafe range extends that philosophy into the Cotes de Provence appellation, where the estate produces a range of wines that limit their environmental impact at every point of the production chain. 100% biodynamic, vegetarian and vegan-friendly in all production and fining processes. La Girafe Rouge is a blend of Syrah and Grenache, vinified naturally and built for straightforward pleasure.
Tasting Notes
Vintage: 2023
Colour: Bright, brilliant purple-red with a lively, youthful appearance.
Nose: Small red fruits of raspberry, blackberry and morello cherry alongside warm spice notes of cinnamon and pepper. Aromatic and inviting.
Palate: Soft, smooth and approachable with generous red fruit flavours and a lovely round texture. Fresh and easy-drinking with a clean, pleasant finish. Perfectly suited to lighter-style food and everyday enjoyment.
I love its cripsness plus i dont get ab anti histamine reaction..been the High & Dry Tamberlaine Curvee for 5 years. Thank you for stocking it as its hard to ger in liqour shops. Dymphna
These glasses bring a lightweight, sophisticated touch to any dining experience. We received them as a gift and have been absolutely delighted—so much so that we wouldn’t choose anything else now. They’ve truly elevated our table setting.
We absolutely love this wine! After one run through the decanter, it becomes a beautifully smooth red. We also purchased the decanter from The Wine Traveller and couldn’t be happier. Quick dispatch and delivery. The organic reds taste incredibly fresh and clean—no chemical aftertaste at all and no hangover. We're hooked. Thanks, Greg!
I was at first hesitant about a sparkling wine in a screw cap bottle but was very pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the wine and the cap. The screw cap does a better job of keeping the bubbles fresh than any champagne stopper I have ever used.
This wine is our favourite drop for those everyday bubbles where you don't want to open an expensive French champagne like Verve or Taittinger (she who must be obeyed favourites).
It’s good enough to drink as a non alcoholic alternative to champagne and the little bottles are perfect - big enough to share or to drink the whole lot yourself!
I’ve had to give up my French champagne for health reasons and so I’ve tested many sparkling ‘wines’. I first sampled this at the famous Lakehouse Daylesford and have never looked back. It looks like champagne and is the closest thing you’ll get without the alcohol and the French touch. Give it a go!
It made me sad when my doctor said to give up alcohol. I love my bubbles. At a lunch at the Lakehouse I saw this non- alcoholic sparkling and gave it a go. Game changer. Looked the same and was very well received by my palate! The best part no adverse reactions and no hangover. So…..I had to buy some for those special celebrations when I didn’t want to feel left out. A little on the expensive side but worth it.
We are normally Shiraz drinkers, but I would describe this Grenache as a warmer-climate Pinot Noir with more body, making it incredibly approachable, food-friendly, and a fantastic alternative to heavier reds.
It is a highly aromatic, medium-bodied red wine with flavours reminiscent of red cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Very nice indeed.
We were amazed how quickly you managed to package our order and get it Aus Post. Unfortunately, Aus Post are a business that do not care about quality and it took 2 weeks to get it to us. This is not out of the ordinary and I feel Aus Post are hurting businesses and this might impact on whether we decide to purchase from you guys again. However, you guys were great!
I tasted this wine at Marmelo restaurant in Melbourne. I loved it. I have been systematically tasting zero alcohol sparkling wines for some months and this was the best one I had ever tasted. I ordered 6 bottles, and everyone I share it with is VERY impressed.
My son bought this prosecco at the Sutherland Saturday markets, and we all agree it's the best prosecco we've had. I re-ordered directly through The Wine Traveller as they weren't there a couple of weeks ago, and delivery was super-fast plus 10% off my first order! Very happy, and will be purchasing again once we get through the latest box.