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Domaine La Barroche 'Signature' Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a beautifully mature southern Rhône red from one of the region's most celebrated vintages. Old-vine Grenache brings generous cherry and raspberry fruit, complemented by dried Provençal herbs, liquorice, spice and the savoury complexity that comes with careful bottle ageing.
Crafted by Julien Barrot from exceptional old vines, this is a wine of remarkable depth, freshness and elegance, with beautifully integrated tannins.
Now at a particularly rewarding stage of maturity, it is an outstanding choice for a special occasion or a memorable gift, with the potential to continue developing for several years.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Beautifully expressive aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry and darker berries, layered with dried Provençal herbs, liquorice, pepper and warm spice. Bottle maturity brings additional complexity, with appealing earthy and savoury notes alongside the remaining vibrant fruit.
Palate: Rich, concentrated and wonderfully harmonious, combining ripe red and dark berry fruit with dried herbs, subtle leather, liquorice and savoury spice. The tannins have softened and integrated beautifully, giving the wine a silky, refined texture. Remarkable freshness preserves its energy and definition, while the depth and complexity of the outstanding vintage remain clearly evident.
Finish: Exceptionally long, elegant and persistent, with lingering red fruit, dried herbs, spice and savoury complexity. Fine, beautifully integrated tannins provide a graceful conclusion.
About
Domaine La Barroche 'Signature' is a distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced by Julien Barrot, whose family has cultivated vineyards in this celebrated southern Rhône appellation for generations. Signature is the estate's principal expression, bringing together the character of its different vineyard parcels in a wine that combines richness, finesse and a strong sense of place.
The domaine owns fewer than 15 hectares of vineyards, with old Grenache vines forming the foundation of its wines. Julien Barrot's approach emphasises the natural character of these mature vines, the diversity of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's soils and careful winemaking that allows fruit, structure and terroir to remain at the forefront.
The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for many years. Excellent growing conditions produced wines of exceptional concentration, freshness and balance, combining generous fruit with the structure needed for extended ageing. It is a vintage that has attracted particular enthusiasm from collectors and Rhône wine lovers.
After a decade of bottle development, this Signature offers something especially appealing: the opportunity to experience a great vintage at a beautifully mature stage. Its youthful fruit has evolved into a more complex combination of berries, dried herbs, spice and savoury notes, while its tannins have become wonderfully integrated.
Rather than purchasing a young Châteauneuf-du-Pape and waiting years for it to develop, customers can enjoy the benefits of that maturation today. This is a wine to savour over a special meal, share with fellow wine enthusiasts or give as a particularly thoughtful gift. Although drinking beautifully now, well-stored bottles should retain the potential for further development over the coming years.
Winemaking: The blend comprises approximately 62% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah, 6% Cinsault and 2% other traditional varieties. Vinification takes place in concrete, followed by approximately eighteen months of maturation. Grenache is aged in large oak foudres, Syrah and Mourvèdre in older demi-muids, and Cinsault in stainless steel. This measured approach preserves the purity of the fruit and the distinctive character of the vineyards, allowing complexity and texture to develop without excessive new oak influence.
Vineyards: Signature brings together fruit from several of Domaine La Barroche's Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard parcels, with vines averaging around seventy years of age. The estate's vineyards encompass varied terroirs, including predominantly sandy soils and areas containing the large rounded stones traditionally associated with the appellation. These established vines contribute concentration, aromatic complexity and natural balance, while old-vine Grenache provides the wine's distinctive depth and finesse.
Food Pairing
A magnificent partner for roast lamb, slow-cooked shoulder of lamb, beef Wellington, venison and other richly flavoured meat dishes. Its mature savoury character also complements wild mushrooms, truffle, duck and dishes featuring rosemary, thyme or other Provençal herbs. Particularly suited to a special dinner or festive celebration, where its complexity can be fully appreciated. Serve with care and consider a gentle decant to separate any sediment, avoiding unnecessarily prolonged aeration of this mature wine.
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