Domaine Barge is one of those historic estates of the Northern Rhone: present on the
lands of Ampuis since 1860, the Barge family has actively participated in the renown of
these wines (especially in the creation of the Cote-Rotie appellation). Julien Barge took
over the 6 hectares and changed the approached : sheep in the vineyard, no sulphur
added in the wines, no filtration, no fining.
lands of Ampuis since 1860, the Barge family has actively participated in the renown of
these wines (especially in the creation of the Cote-Rotie appellation). Julien Barge took
over the 6 hectares and changed the approached : sheep in the vineyard, no sulphur
added in the wines, no filtration, no fining.
Presentation
Presentation
Side project of Julien Barge, famous for his old-school and long-lived Côte-Rôties. This Côtes du Rhône is a study in the engaging qualities of a Grenache-driven wine in the hands of a Syrah master.
Terroir
Alluvial soil and rolled pebbles
Winemaking
This 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah blend is sourced from a series of friendly growers in the Ardèche. The wine is fermented in concrete tanks with minimal intervention.
Made with whole cluster, same vinification as the Côte-Rôtie and the Saint-Joseph.
Made with whole cluster, same vinification as the Côte-Rôtie and the Saint-Joseph.
Ageing
4 months in concrete tanks and then 12 months in 600L oak cask.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 80%
Syrah : 20%
Syrah : 20%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Temperature of service: 16°C / 61°F.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Palate is soft, balanced with light tannins, and a good acid power balance.
Food pairings
Prominent tannins and bright acidity make this an excellent food match but pretty drinkable stand alone too. Think of it as declassified Côte-Rôtie.
