Old and young get engaged in a cuvée (fiancée = engagement). 100-year-old Grenache Noir and young Syrah vines in the best locations provide the grapes for this enormous Châteauneuf-du-Pape edition of the Domaine de la Barroche from the powerful and high-class 2019 vintage.
The Grenache matures in concrete eggs, the Syrah in 600 liter wooden barrels. The result is a moving Châteauneuf-du-Pape that is complex, deep, intense and simply overwhelming in its concentration. Wow. 25+ years of aging potential.
There are also euphoric reviews: 96/100 Wine Spectator and 95/100 Falstaff! The latter write: "Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections, subtle ocher edge lightening. Fine nuances of fresh plums, heart cherries, delicate hints of nougat and precious wood. Juicy, complex, hints of blackberries, present, well-integrated tannins, fine spice, chocolaty finish, good aging potential."
Optimal drinking
now until 2040+
Analysis data
15.0% alcohol vol., less than 2.0 g/L residual sugar
Refining
in concrete tanks and in 600 L wooden barrels
Grape Varieties
55% Grenache Noir, 45% Syrah
Reviews
95/100 Falstaff and 96/100 Wine Spectator (both 2019)
Closure
Natural cork
Type
dry red wine
Distributor: SAS Julien et Laeticia Barrot, 1 route d'Orange, 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France Product from France - contains sulphites
