Domaine La Barroche Domaine La Barroche Fiancée Châteauneuf du Pape 2022 750ml

A textural, dense yet vivid Chateauneuf-du-Pape from century-old grenache vines and young syrah. The result is stunning, with aromas of currants, warm herbs, earth and baking spices, followed by a full body with fine, firm tannins. A dense core of fruit at the center with a lighter, more lively finish, where a lovely kick of spices adds vitality. Focused finish with a blood-orange note and plenty of length. Drink or hold.

A sleek version, with an opulent core of red licorice and cherry on a foundation of smoldering iron. Wafts of alder smoke join subtle fruitcake spice notes. There's good energy to the lush finish, with a bitter mineral vein pulsing through. Drink now through 2040. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.

A blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah from the Cabrières and Terres Blanches lieux-dits that was raised in foudre, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Fiancée has a beautiful nose of juicy black cherries, blackberries, peppery herbs, leather, and baking spices. It has a slightly floral, exotic edge in its aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness as well as good concentration, fine tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's a beautifully balanced, complete, impressive wine that will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and shine over the following decade. There are a tiny 250 cases produced.