M.Chapoutier

M.Chapoutier Châteauneuf du Pape rouge Barbe Rac 2022 0,75l

M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac comes from a single parcel of very old grenache vines planted on the famous galets roulés of the appellation. Farmed biodynamically, the vineyard gives naturally tiny yields and intensely flavoured berries. The bouquet explodes with ripe strawberry, black cherry and raspberry, lifted by notes of orange zest, cocoa, nougat and garrigue herbs. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, dense and concentrated yet remarkably precise, with powerful but ripe tannins and a subtle mineral edge. The impressive depth and very long, spicy finish mark Barbe Rac out as a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape for special occasions, game, lamb and slow-cooked dishes.

Ageing in concrete tank preserves the pure Grenache fruit and rounds out the powerful structure without oak character.