Pure Red
Domaine La Barroche - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache 97 % - Others 3%
history
The story of Domaine La Barroche revolves around people, terroir and passion. The passion is for the good things in life – the love of simple, honest pleasures.
Today, Domaine La Barroche is represented by a veritable patchwork of family members, in much that way that Châteauneuf-du-Pape's 13 grape varieties reflect the appellation's complexity.
Each person has their own individual character, but the same love of the terroir. Julien and Laetitia, brother and sister, are totally committed to their terroir, and exemplify the family values handed down to them. They arrived at the family estate in the early 2000s, and their future looks very bright.
Vineyard
Pure is handcrafted from a single plot of 100-year-old vines and sandy soil, at the junction of "Grand Pierre", "Rayas" and "Pointu" districts Rigorous bud pruning. Furthermore, green harvesting and leaf thinning are done.
Winemaking
Wine-making in underground concrete vats. Destemming of underripe stalks. The wine stays on the skins for over 4 weeks. Gentle extractions. Aging in old oak cask for approximately 20 months. The wine is not filtered before bottling.
Tasting notes
It embodies delicacy, an escape, a synthesis of subtle flavors: strawberries, cherries, liquorice with a hint of spices. It signifies the perfect balance between kindness and strength.
Food pairing
Red meats grilled or « en sauce », meat, cheese
Aging potential
8 to 15 years.
Grape varieties
Grenache 97 % - Others 3%
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202194 Jeb Dunnuck
202196 James Suckling
Previous rating
202098 Jeb Dunnuck
202095 Decanter
202094-96 Wine Advocate
202096 WINE CELLAR INSIDER
202095 Wine Spectator
201997 VINOUS
201995 Wine Advocate
2019100 Jeb Dunnuck
96
2021
A stunning, harmonious and vibrant 100% grenache. The nose expresses notes of sweet cherries, raspberries, currants, wild heros and baking spices. It's full-bodied with fine tannins. Intense but in control, with a restrained character. There is elegance and intensity. It's lively and sharp with a succulent core of sour cherries and some dried orange peel character. The structure is well integrated and harmonious with great balance. Vivid finish with focus and length..
James Suckling
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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