This vintage offers great intensity, crispy red fruits, licorice, and violets. It has a long and ample mouthfeel. Powerful and structured, this cuvee reveals perfectly the sandy soils of the Domaine.
Blend: 60% Grenache, 19% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 1% Vacarrese, 2% Assorted Other Varieties
I was able to taste two releases from Julien Barrot. Looking first at his 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Julien 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. - 94pts Jeb Dunnuck
Winemaker Notes
A subtle blend of century-old Grenache vines, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault from the estate's finest terroirs.
Tasting Notes
The nose unveils a deep bouquet of rose intertwined with earthy dried Provençal herbs. On the palate, this wine exudes elegance, precision, and remarkable freshness. Its rich dark fruit profile is seamlessly supported by firm yet refined tannins, creating an experience that is both intense and ethereal. Captivating and elegantly refined, it invites you to savor the next sip.
About the Producer
Domaine la Barroche is a family estate that has been passed down from one generation to the next since the 14 th century and it is now managed by sister and brother team, Laetitia and Julien Barrot. Their father, Christian Barrot, is passionate about viticulture and has taken meticulous care of the family’s 12.5 hectare of vines since the early 1970’s. Until Julien joined his father back in 2002, all of the wine had been sold in bulk to negociants. Now, half of the Grenache vines are more than 100 years-old and are some of the oldest found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
