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Here's one of Châteauneuf du Pape's most famous estates to talk about! The famous Domaine La Barroche. Grenache, the main grape variety of Châteauneuf du Pape, has been an integral part of the family's wines since the 14th century.

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La Barroche: Their history

Alexandre Barrot, the founder and popular figure of the family, bought the first land in 1703, thus inscribing the family name in the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, and handing down the estate from father to son to this day. The great-grandfather, Eugène Gabriel, exploited the terroirs to find the best part of the land to harvest the vines. It was all a question of know-how and sharing. He went to neighboring harvests, even though he owned two grape presses. One of these presses is now housed in the Père Anselme museum, in the heart of the vineyard. Christian Barrot takes over the reins of the family estate, while the neighboring properties have been abandoned in favor of industry. Christian is passionate about his terroir and his vines, and concentrates all his efforts on getting the best out of his land. He sells his wine to the prestigious négociants of the Côtes du Rhône Septentrionales.

 

Julien and Laeticia Barrot, the estate's new generation:

Julien and Laeticia Barrot are brother and sister and represent the new winemakers who embody the values of the estate. Since their arrival on the family estate in 2000, they have embodied the future of Grenache. Laeticia, the eldest, brings her feminine touch to this masculine world. Thanks to her training in communications and international trade, the wine world holds no secrets for her. After a decade of experience in major international groups, she decided to return to her native vineyards to embody and represent her family's history. Julien, the younger brother, has always had a passion for winemaking. He joined the domaine in 2002, aged just 22, after completing his oenology training and graduating from business school. A very curious and open-minded person, he respects the terroir and the know-how handed down by his elders. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, the domaine now recognizes him for his cuvées with different personalities: Signature, Pure and Fiancée.

 

Domaine La Barroche wines

In this article, we'll introduce you to some superb wines produced by the La Barroche property. Most of these wines are in stock on our site. We are fortunate to have allocations each year from the estate. Keep up to date with latest arrivals from Domaine La Barroche on the site. You can even create an email alert in your Comptoir des Millésimes customer account! This way, you'll be the first to know when Domaine La Barroche wine arrivals. Here are the finest vintages:

 

  • Domaine La Barroche - Signature - Châteauneuf du Pape :

The blend is composed of 66% of Grenache, 15% of Mourvèdre, 13% of Syrah and 6% of Cinsault, making this an emblematic AOC cuvée of the estate. Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Mourvèdre and part of the Syrah were aged on fine lees in 2 to 3-wine Burgundy barrels. The Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah were aged in foudres (60 %) and stainless steel and steel tanks (40 %). Aged for 18 months, this wine was not filtered before bottling. To the eye, the color is dark, the delicate nose opens with aromas of cherries and warm notes of spices and undergrowth. On the palate, it's powerful yet delicate, a perfect match for stews or game.

  • Domaine La Barroche Pure - Châteauneuf du Pape :

It's a blend of 97% Grenache 3% other grape varieties. For this cuvée, work in the vineyard is based on strict disbudding, green harvesting and hand-picking, with rigorous double sorting in the vineyard. Vinification takes place underground in the cellar, and is delicately constructed. Vinification also takes place in tulip-shaped concrete vats, with de-stemming of unripe stalks, maceration of over 4 weeks and gentle extractions. The wine is aged in our cellars for 20 months. Strawberry and cherry aromas evolve into delicately herbaceous and floral notes of incredible complexity. The wine is powerful, yet delicate and fresh. Silky tannins enhance the fruit on a finish that never ends. The color is bright/purple, with a powerful bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, lavender, violets and garrigue.

You now have the keys to taste the wines of Domaine La Barroche. Find their finest vintages on the site from the estate. Our wines are 100% in stock and ready to ship:

> Châteauneuf du Pape from Domaine La Barroche in stock | Provenance domaine

 

> Domaine La Barroche official website

 

 

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