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Powerful and silky! Domaine Barville is owned by Laurent Brotte's family. A 15-hectare vineyard to the west of the village, it comprises seven parcels of land on two of the oldest and best terroirs in the AOC. At an altitude of 100 meters, the vines, on average 35 years old, overlook the Rhône and benefit from the mistral wind, as well as the good exposure essential to berry ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand and quickly transported in small containers to avoid compacting and oxidation. The grapes are then completely destemmed, crushed and fermented at 28°C, followed by a 3-week maceration. The tannic Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache wines are aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new, 1/3 one-wine, 1/3 two-wine), while the softer, fruitier Grenache wines are aged for 12 months in traditional vats and barrels.
A base of Grenache Noir and a complement of Syrah and Mourvèdre for this cuvée aged in barrel, foudre and vat. Open, the nose smells of ripe fruit (prune, cherry) and spices, with a hint of minerality. Concentrated and ample on the attack, the palate is supported by a fine tannic structure, solid but not austere, before a long, fruity finish. Harmonious and full-bodied, this wine will stand the test of time.
Appearance
Ruby-red color with slightly orange highlights.
Aroma
Character marked by its terroir of spices, black pepper, truffles, black cherries and wild blackberries.
Wine Brutish | Fruity | Smoked | Spicy | Strong
Taste
Elegant and well-balanced, fleshy and powerful, with persistent aromas of red fruit and garrigue. This cuvée offers great tasting pleasure and rewards the most patient.
Wine Chaleureux | Elégant | Fumé | Long | Plein
Keeps
10 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Terroir -
Culture type
Reasoned - Terra Vitis
Alcohol
15%
Content
75cl
Decanting
60 min.
Starters
papillote de truffe au foie gras, tapenade d'olives noires
Meat
daube provençale aux olives noires, tartare de bœuf avec une sauce béarnaise
Desserts
moelleux au chocolat
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
91 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
15 / 20 Jancis Robinson
91 / 100 Wine Spectator
93 / 100 Jeb Dunnuck
92 / 100 Vinous
92 / 100 Wine Enthusiast
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Maison Brotte • Les Domaines
Maison Brotte • Les Domaines is a domain from the region Vallée du Rhône in France, that produces 14 wines available to purchase, including the wine Domaine Barville 2017.