By Maison Brotte
Domaine Barville Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Maison Brotte
Since 1931, five generations of the Brotte family of Maison Brotte at Chateauneuf-du-Pape have crafted, with passion, refined wines that are distinctively smooth, elegantly fruity, and spicy. The Grenache identity, the perfect knowledge of terroirs, the art of vinification, and maturation mainly in 100-year-old large oak barrels give such a unique style to Brotte wines.

Wine Details
Varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Yield: 30 hl/ha

History and Vineyard
Domaine Barville is Laurent Brotte's family estate named after his ancestors, the Barville. The 15ha vineyard is situated on the west side of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and is composed of seven parcels spread over two of the best areas of the appellation - clay and pebbles at Pradel, and shattered limestone at Beaurenard. The vines have an average age of 35 years and, at an elevation of 100m, dominate the Rhone River, which, with the local wind 'The Mistral,' brings an exceptional healthy micro-climate. A very warm climate and south-facing position are ideal for perfect maturation and concentration of berries.

Vinification and Maturation
Sustainable viticulture, de-budding, de-leafing, and green harvest to limit the yield and increase the quality. Hand-picking into small cases and fast transportation to the winery to avoid the berries crushing and oxidizing. Destemming and gentle crushing. Fermentation at 28 degrees C followed by a 3-week maceration. The tannic Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre are aged in French oak barrels (a combination of new and used), while the softer Grenache is matured in concrete vats and 100-year-old large oak barrels to preserve the fruit. Bottling takes place in March, after more than a year of ageing and a light filtering.

Vintage 2016
An exceptional year. The reds are aromatic, powerful, round, fine, and balanced, while the whites display freshness, unctuosity, full body, and great length.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Ruby with light orange glints
Nose: Spicy and complex, the nose is intense. Black pepper, licorice, truffle, and blackcurrant are in perfect balance.
Palate: A good structure of tannins and freshness make this wine a cuvee for long cellaring. Spicy and supple, the mouth is elegant and rich, with nice flavours of blackcurrant, blackberries, and hints of vanilla and cocoa. With a nice length, this cuvee will seduce wine lovers from today through the next 15 years.

Food and Wine Matching
Serve at 17 degrees C. Open 4 hours in advance. Enjoy with flavourful dishes such as beef Bourguignon, game, BBQ steak, black truffle, and foie gras parcels.
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BROTTE Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville 2016
Score: 93
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhone
Issue: Nov 30, 2018
Rock-solid, with the ripe and racy profile of the vintage letting the raspberry and black cherry fruit sail through, laced with light anise, black tea and mineral notes. A silky and refined display of depth. Drink now through 2030. -JM

2016 Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville
Rating: 93
Producer: Brotte
Location: France, Rhone Southern, Rhone, Chateauneuf du Pape
Color: Red
Tasting Date: 8/28/2018
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: LE MILLESIME... The 2016s from the Southern Rhone (Part 1)
The 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville is brilliant stuff, and probably the finest vintage of this wine to date. Based on 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, with classic red and black fruits, garrigue, and spice, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, an opulent texture, and sweet tannin. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years.

Brotte 2016 Domaine Barville Red (Chateauneuf-du-Pape)
Points: 92
Designation: Domaine Barville
Variety: Rhone-style Red Blend
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, France
Winery: Brotte
Alcohol: 15.00%
Category: Red
Importer: Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd
Date Published: 9/1/2018
By Roger Voss
Plump black-cherry and dried strawberry notes are accented by hints of cinnamon, leather and toast in this full-bodied red. Bold in alcohol and richly concentrated, it's a warming, plush wine, but balanced by fresh red-currant acidity and soft, supple tannins. Drink now-2030.

2016 Domaine Barville Chateauneuf du Pape
France, Rhone, Southern Rhone, Chateauneuf du Pape
Rating: 92
Producer: Domaine Barville
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Proprietary Blend
Drink Date: 2018 - 2025
Issue Date: 31st Aug 2018
Source: 238, The Wine Advocate
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski
An easy-drinking crowd-pleaser, Barville's 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, aged in foudre, barrel and concrete. Garrigue notes accent cherry and raspberry fruit in this full-bodied, creamy-textured wine that's already approachable but doesn't lack for concentration. Drink it over the next 6-7 years.

Brotte 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville
Points: 91
Chateauneuf Du Pape, Southern Rhone
Red wine from France
Drinking window: 2022 - 2028
Vivid ruby-red. Suave, mineral-tinged raspberry and cherry scents, along with building floral and licorice nuances. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering juicy red and dark berry and spicecake flavors that firm up slowly on the back half. Closes sappy and long, featuring an echo of sweet red fruit, supple tannins and lingering florality. -Josh Raynolds. Tasting date: April 2018

DOMAINE BARVILLE CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016
Monday, August 14, 2017
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2016
Score: 90
Modern, darkly-fruited and packed with plenty of flavor, this offers good extract, ripe flavors and attractive chew on the finish. Very good but very young. Give this a year or two.

Brotte, Domaine Barville 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Producer: Brotte
Vintage: 2016
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Southern Rhone
Country: Red
Score: 16.5/20
Colour: Red
When to Drink: 2017 - 2030
Published: 22 Nov 2017
Date Tasted: 10 Oct 2017
Reviewer: Richard Hemming MW
80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre.
Juicy and almost jammy style of red fruit on the nose. Creamy texture with sieved tannin, medium body, well-integrated acidic freshness - this is classic Chateauneuf with balance, generous fruit and a spicy finish. (RH)