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We have chosen to use the word investmentnot to advise you to buy this or that bottle to make a capital gain in a few years' time; but rather toinvest in certain appellations or estates that will be harder to afford in a few years' time. In particular, you'll discover estates rising in level and reputation in the finest appellations. In this article, we'll be talking about investing in the wines of Châteauneuf du Pape.

How and why invest in Châteauneuf du Pape wine?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an up-and-coming appellation, with many estates achieving over 95 points from various tasters. The 3,200 hectares of planted vines are predominantly red and produce powerful, dense wines. These are wines with great ageing potential (for the most part). Châteauneuf du Pape wines are very interesting to find and to leave to rest in the cellar.

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Which Châteauneuf du Pape estates to invest in?

In this multitude of great estates, great winemakers that represent the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, we have chosen to talk about the Domaine la Barrochewho is undoubtedly one of the appellation's rising stars. First and foremost, the singularity of its soils. Where the vast majority of the appellation is planted on soils composed of clay and pebbles. At Domaine Laroche, the soils are composed of sand on the surface and limestone at depth. This diversity of soils lends finesse and complexity to powerful, fleshy wines. Secondly, because the estate is planted on just under 15 hectares, with the following main features grape varieties Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Clairette blanche and Vaccarèse, not forgetting Grenache, the estate's king grape variety. "King" because it's the most widely used, but also because some of the vines are over 100 years old. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation authorizes the use of 13 grape varieties, so it's not impossible to come across Terret Noir or Clairette Rose when visiting the vineyards. But there would be no great wine without the man to extract the full expression of this beautiful terroir.

The estate has been in existence since 1703, when Alexandre Barrot acquired a few plots of land in Châteauneuf. The estate has grown from generation to generation, always in the hands of a family whose watchwords are simplicity, passion and honesty. Today, Julien and Laetitia Barrot are at the helm of this magnificent estate. They bring that always (?) open-mindedness, while retaining the expertise that enables them to create cuvées that are sometimes parcel-based, but always unique.

DOMAINE LA BARROCHE, "PURE" VINTAGE

The estate's legendary parcel, located at the intersection of the "Grand Pierre", "Rayas" and "Pointu" districts, the century-old Grenache vines benefit from a unique soil of Comtat sand and sandstone (?). After double sorting, vinification takes place in underground concrete vats, followed by a 4-week maceration. The wine is then aged in old foudres for 18 months, before being bottled unfiltered.

On the palate, you'll find fresh red fruits, floral notes and spices. Powerful, rich but with remarkable finesse, a fantastic wine to enjoy before it's too late.

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