Why it matters
The producer
Domaine de la Baume combines passion for vineyard work with technical expertise drawn from traditional knowledge and modern winemaking techniques. Respect for the land and vines is part of the property's working method.
Joseph Helfrich, founder and CEO of Grands Chais de France, acquired Domaine de la Baume in 2003. The Helfrich family has owned the property since then. Domaine de la Baume is the group's largest property in Languedoc.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Languedoc supplies the regional address for Domaine de la Baume's wines. The portfolio includes bottles labeled IGP Pays d'Oc and AOP Languedoc. IGP Pays d'Oc is a protected geographic indication, while AOP Languedoc is a protected designation of origin with defined rules for origin and production.
The place therefore appears on the label in two forms, one regional and one appellation based. The range also includes wines presented as South of France wines, keeping the geography visible across several levels of designation.
Wines to know
The range in view
Domaine de la Baume produces red, white and rosé wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Sauvignon, Viognier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
La Jeunesse Syrah is an entry tier bottling. It shows ripe red fruit aromas with black pepper and violet, followed by a full bodied palate with velvety tannins. Terres de la Baume Syrah belongs to the estate's higher tier. It has a dark colour with violet highlights, and a round, suave, velvety palate marked by chocolate, jammy black fruit and violet. Its finish is long and underlines the ripeness of the grapes.