representing his core expression of Arione terroir
The brothers also age a significant amount of reserve wine
While approachable in its youth
New release of the Bodega's classic 100% Tempranillo 2004 VT Castilla y Leon with a new
but with a deep mineral core that gives it real gravitas
Domaine La Barroche, Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Pure", 2021 needs description representing his core expression ofPure comes from a tiny plot of century old Grenache vines on sandy soils in the northern sector of Chteauneuf du Pape. These soilscombined with the age of the vines and a meticulous, hands off approach in the cellargive a wine that defies the stereotype of Chteauneuf as heavy or overripe. Instead, its layered, aromatic, and quietly powerful, with incredible finesse. The 2021 vintage, cooler and lower in yields than many recent years, highlights all of