Domaine la Barroche - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Fiançée - Red - 2022

Wine:

A seamless blend of century-old Grenache and younger Syrah vines in equal measure, the 2022 Fiancée Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape is all about balance and finesse. Delicate floral aromas, hints of spice, and touches of violet unfold over a fine, elegant structure, delivering remarkable harmony and poise. Aged in large oak casks, demi-muids, and concrete eggs, and bottled without filtration, this is a wine of purity and precision—crafted with care and available in ultra-limited quantities.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. The Grenache grapes come from the Terres Blanches district, a hillside vineyard with century-old vines that ripen very early. The Syrah grapes come from the Cabrières district, where the vines are around thirty years old. Vinification takes place in concrete tulip-shaped vats in a gravity-fed cellar. Maceration lasts for over four weeks, followed by gentle extraction and ageing in large oak casks for 18 months.

Temperature:

Decant before serving at a temperature of between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Sautéed rib of beef with bone marrow, herb-crusted shoulder of lamb, chilli con carne, aubergine tian, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

Starting today and continuing until 2033, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Domaine La Barroche is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s best-kept secrets—highly rated by Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World, and quietly earning a cult following among those in the know. Discretion may be their trademark, but the quality of their wines speaks volumes.

Julien and Laetitia Barrot work with some of the oldest vines in the region—many over a hundred years old—planted in prime northern parcels of the appellation, close to the iconic Rayas. With a clear focus on finesse and freshness, they produce remarkably pure, expressive wines, offered only through tightly controlled allocations.

Produced in tiny volumes, aged in concrete or large oak casks to preserve their elegance, these wines have become must-haves for serious collectors and enthusiasts alike. No wonder Domaine La Barroche has earned a star in Revue du Vin de France, France’s most respected wine guide.