Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Pure 2016 - Domaine de la Barroche

Appearance: deep garnet with ruby and purple reflections, brilliant, dense and still very sustained, with an intensity that reflects the depth of the vintage.

Nose: pure and expressive, with black cherry, ripe raspberry, morello cherry, red and dark fruits, sweet spices, garrigue and fine mineral nuances. With aeration, touches of dried rose, liquorice, warm earth, light cocoa and dried herbs may appear.

Palate: ample, silky and deeply balanced, with remarkable concentration but no heaviness. The tannins are perfectly melted, the texture velvety and the finish long, elegant and vibrant, carried by Grenache purity and subtle freshness.

99/100 — Wine Advocate

Joe Czerwinski describes the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Pure 2016 from Domaine de la Barroche as a masterful expression of Grenache, sourced from very old vines planted on sandy soils. His review highlights a wine of remarkable purity, at once ample, silky and deeply balanced, with aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry, sweet spices, garrigue and fine mineral nuances. The palate stands out for its velvety texture, great concentration without heaviness, perfectly melted tannins and a long, elegant and vibrant finish. A rare cuvée, almost airy despite its richness, illustrating the full finesse possible from great Grenache in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

In summary: a rare and refined Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Pure 2016, awarded 99 points by Wine Advocate, driven by very old Grenache vines on sandy soils, a velvety texture, outstanding fruit purity and a long, elegant and vibrant finish.

Food pairings: roast lamb with herbs, veal chop, pigeon, duck with sweet spices, confit vegetables, lamb tagine, garrigue-inspired cuisine, truffle-based dishes or mature hard cheeses.