Brotte Cotes Du Rhone Rouge Barville 2016

Description

HISTORY AND VINEYARD Our winemaking know-how for Chateauneuf-du-Pape expresses itself in the production of this prestigious Cotes du Rhone. The word Barville evokes the history of our ancestors in Chateauneuf-du-Pape since 1880. A great wine that shows character and elegance, and honors the historical grape varietal, king of the southern Rhone Grenache.To get the best out of Grenache, sustainable viticulture is applied, with a strict winter pruning in order to limit the yield in favor of concentration. The Grenache ishand picked at good maturity.VINIFICATION AND MATURATION The vinification is traditional. After a light crushing, it takes place in closed concrete tanks, during, 15 to 20 days, at 28-30C.Two daily pump-overs, release and lees stirring are carried our during the alcoholic fermentation. After completing its malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in centenary oak vats as well as concrete vats for 8 to 12 months. Bottling takes place in the autumn, winter of the year following the harvest.TASTING NOTES Fruity and Round Colour Dark ruby with light edges.Nose Medium intensity with aromas of small stone fruits and delicately spicy hints of pepper, thyme and garrigue bush land.Palate Smooth, warming and elegant. Its aromas recall wild red fruits, dark cherries, forest floor and liquorice. The tannins are soft yet precise.FOOD AND WINE MATCHING Serve at 17 C. Enjoy with a wild mushroom omelette, beef filets, veal stew, or with a dessert of chocolate and cherry cake.VINTAGE2017 A good year with low yields. With beautiful rich sugar and deep colours, the red wines are powerful, round and balanced. Whites and roses are fat, full bodied and have kept good freshness.2016 An exceptional year. The reds are aromatic, powerful, round, fine and balanced, while the whites display freshness, unctuosity, full body and great length. – Brotte