Domaine La Barroche, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2010 110425OFFER late-ripening sub-district)

late-ripening sub-district)

though modern techniques reveal surprising roundness and longevity when handled carefully

Produced at the Isastegi farm since the 17th century

The 2016 vintage—one of Bordeaux’s all-time greats—delivered wines of remarkable balance

and a whisper of cocoa

Domaine La Barroche, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2010 110425OFFER late-ripening sub-district)A mature Chateauneuf from one of the appellation's great modern vintages. Domaine La Barroche is a family estate of under fifteen hectares in the northern part of Chateauneuf du Pape, with Julien Barrot as winemaker since the early 2000s and a portfolio built on old vine, sandy soil Grenache. This is the classic estate red, a Grenache led blend with Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault. The 2010 vintage is widely regarded as a benchmark for the southern