{"product_id":"domaine-la-barroche-chateauneuf-du-pape-75cl","title":"Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine La Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an exceptionally elegant, highly acclaimed red wine produced in the Southern Rhône valley of France. Crafted by Julian Barrot, one of the region’s most talented winemakers, Domaine La Barroche is renowned for its century-old Grenache vines and non-interventionalist philosophy. Sourced from prized terroirs across the appellation, this benchmark bottling delivers a harmonious, complex, and profound expression of classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its extraordinary finesse, silken texture, and aromatic depth. Unlike overly heavy or jammy styles, Domaine La Barroche focuses on purity, freshness, and structural poise. Derived from old-vine fruit grown on legendary galets roulés (rounded quartzite pebbles) and fine quartz sands, it offers a luxurious palate brimming with dark berries, sweet spice, and garrigue herbs, balanced by fine-grained tannins that ensure excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-picked from low-yielding, organically farmed estate plots spanning top lieux-dits such as Rayas, Pied de Baud, and Grands Pin. The old Grenache vines average over 100 years of age, bringing remarkable depth to the blend. In the winery, the grapes undergo strict double sorting followed by gentle, gravity-fed fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats. The wine matures for around 18 months in large oak foudres and concrete tanks to preserve its pure fruit character and soil-driven complexity before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays a deep ruby-purple hue. The nose is rich and lifted, offering an seductive bouquet of dark cherries, crushed blackberries, and sweet plums, complemented by nuances of lavender, wild thyme, black pepper, and subtle liquorice. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied and velvety, delivering a lush core of red and black fruits supported by seamless, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant line of fresh acidity. It finishes long, polished, and beautifully floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich fruit core and aromatic complexity, this classic Rhône red is a spectacular match for hearty, savoury dishes. It pairs magnificently with slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, venison loin, beef daube, and grilled ribeye steak. It is also an outstanding companion to wild boar ragù, duck breast, roasted game birds, and aged hard cheeses such as Comté or Saint-Nectaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of traditional Rhône varieties (predominantly Grenache, with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54890235756887,"sku":"123087","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Domaine_La_Barroche_Chateauneuf-du-Pape_2021_75cl.jpg?v=1788608270","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/domaine-la-barroche-chateauneuf-du-pape-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}