OWNER

Stéphane and Alain Barthe

WINE MAKER

This 400 year old vineyard has been acquired by the two brothers Stéphane and Alain in 1997. Alain gained experience through visits to South Africa and through the advice of his father Claude; an acclaimed wine taster. Stépahane joined the family business, bringing his business knowlegdge gained from 11 years in practice.

SITE

Domaine Darzac is located in the heart of Gironde in the hilly Entre Deux Mers Region.

GRAPE VARIETY

20 % Semillon, 40% Sauvignon,
20% Muscadelle.

SOIL

Clay and chalk.

GROWING METHOD

Sustainable viticulture. There is no use of synthetic herbicides or pesticides within the vineyard and the grapes are mechanically harvested.

SURFACE AREA

33 hectares.

DENSITY

60 hectoliters / hectare.

VINIFICATION

Vinification occurs at the Château. The wine is vinified for 21 days under controlled temperatures and then bottled in the Château.

AGEING

12 to 15 months in barrels.