Julien Barrot Red
Domaine La Barroche - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
60% Grenache - 19% Mourvèdre - 13% Syrah - 6% Cinsaults - 2 % Others
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
Representive soils of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (yellow and red sand, red clay, marge pebbles) with a high proportion of sand. Average of the vines: more than 70 years old. Rigorous bud pruning. Furthemore, green harvesting ans leaf thinning are done. The picking is entirelly by hand with sorting in the vineyard and again in the Cellar.
Winemaking
Gravity-flow underground winery for gentle handling. Wine-making in tulip-shaped concrete tanks. Destemming of underripe stalks. The wine stays on the skins for over 4 weeks. Gentle extractions. Aging in tulip-shaped concrete tanks, old oak casks and 600 barrels for 20 months. The wine is not filtered before bottling/nAging in tulip-shaped concrete tanks, old oak casks and 600 barrels for 20 months. The wine is not filtered before bottling.
Tasting notes
The Signature blend offers a singular wine personality, a delicate alchemy of spices and well-ripened black fruits. A delight for the senses. Medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant and layered; it has rocking sweetness to its tannin and an ample length.
Food pairing
It matches perfectly with red meats grilled or “en sauce “, coq au vin, lacquered duck and caramelized turnips.
Aging potential
8 to 15 years.
Grape varieties
60% Grenache - 19% Mourvèdre - 13% Syrah - 6% Cinsaults - 2 % Others
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202292-94 Jeb Dunnuck
202292-94 Jeb Dunnuck
202192 Jeb Dunnuck
202093 Decanter
202094 Jeb Dunnuck
202093 Wine Spectator
Previous rating
201992 Jeb Dunnuck
201994 Wine Spectator
94
2020
I was able to taste two releases from Julien Barrot. Looking first at his 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape CuvéeJulien Barrot, which is a blend of 60% Grenache, 19%Mourvedre, 13% Syrah, and a handful of other varieties, it sports a deeper purple hue to go with a fabulous bouquet of kirsch and blackberry fruits as well as licorice, crushed stone, licorice, and ground pepper. It shines for its balance and elegance on the palate, but still brings substantial fruit as well as structure. It's a thrilling wine that will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades in cold cellars.
Jeb Dunnuck
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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