Le Clot de L'Origine Le P'tit Barriot 2019

Le P'tit Barriot Blanc is a blanc de noir made from 100% Syrah grown in the Maury area of Roussillon, southern France. The grapes are direct-pressed immediately after harvest, with the skins removed before fermentation so no color is extracted. The result is a pale, clear wine that carries the aromatic character of Syrah without any red pigmentation.

Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. The wine then ages on its lees in concrete for six months before being bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered, with only a minimal addition of sulfur at bottling. At 12% ABV, it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum for Roussillon whites.

The vineyards sit on clay, limestone, and schist soils at altitudes ranging from 120 to 450 meters in the Maury zone. These conditions produce wines with more freshness and lift than the Roussillon's typical sun-baked reds. On the nose the wine offers pomelo, fresh citrus, and a faint spicy hazelnut note that gives way to brighter fruit as it opens. The palate is tart and lightly textured, with red-fruit undertones of strawberry and pomegranate and a clean, savory finish.

Le Clot de L'Origine has been certified organic by ECOCert since 2009 and uses biodynamic practices throughout. The estate farms 10 hectares across five Roussillon villages and is recognized as a leading producer of natural wines in the region.