Domaine de la Barroche
Organic Farming Estate
A family estate of less than 15 hectares, Domaine la Barroche is a veritable capsule collection on the scale of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Diverse soils, rich grape varieties and century-old vines are the hallmarks of this vineyard, which extends mainly to the north and northeast of the appellation.
Barroche "Julien Barrot"
Grape varieties : 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10% Vaccarèse.
Age of vines: Between 30 and 90 years old
Terroir : Characteristic Châteauneuf-du-Pape soils (yellow and red sand, red clay and calcareous clay, rolled pebbles) with a high proportion of sand.
Destemming: All bunches are destemmed.
Yield: 30-35 hl per hectare
Aging: in old foudres and demi-muids from 1 to 3 wines for an average of 18 months
Press awards: Wine rated 95/100 by Jeb Dunnuck for the 2007 and 2010 vintages.
Barroche "Cuvée Fiancée"
Grape varieties: 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah
Age of vines: ?
Terroir: Grenache from the Terres Blanches district, a century-old hillside vine with very early ripening; selected for its finesse, elegance and silkiness. 50% Syrah from the Cabrières district, bringing fruit, power, color and cocoa aromas.
De-stemming: The bunches are partially de-stemmed.
Yield: 30-35 hl per hectare
Aging: 18 months in Burgundy barrels for one part and in vats for the other part.
Press awards: Wine rated 94/100 in 2007 and 2019
Barroche " Cuvée Pure"
Grape varieties: 100% Grenache
Age of vines: 120 years
Terroir: Sands near Rayas
Destemming : All bunches are destemmed.
Yield: 30 hl per hectare
Aging: Aged in old tuns for 20 months.
Press awards: Wine rated 100/100 in 2007, 2010, 2016 and 2019