2012 Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac
Secondary Description
More pronounced aroma of red fruit. Drier, more grippy tannin, bigger wine. Herby, mineral, cleansing and mouthfilling. Soft on the finish but very long. (CW 10/06/13)
Producer
Origin
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone/southern France, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Farming Style
biodynamic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14.5%
Score
17 points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, June 2013
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Media Reviews
Jancis Robinson
Four hectares of vines planted in 1901 and 1902. Dark crimson and briary. Masses of tannin on the end. Sweet, spicy fruit. Much, much more youthful than the Croix de Bois. Almost grating tannins at the moment. Drink 2018-2026. 17 points