Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Pure"

2020
Domaine la Barroche
France
Rhône

97% Grenache, 3% other varietals. Pure is handcrafted from a single plot of 100-year-old vines and sandy soil, at the junction of “Grand Pierre”, “Rayas” and “Pointu” districts. Underripe stems are removed, and the wine is fermented in underground concrete vats. The wine stays on the skins for over 4 weeks, followed by a gentle extraction.

96 points
"Although this smells of baked black fruits, it is all the other aromas that make it so amazing: hot dry earth, grilled bread, Mediterranean herbs and a whole range of spices. Even better, it has wonderful vitality on the very concentrated palate, thanks to the beautifully crafted tannin structure. What fascinating complexity and energy at the very sensual finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."
Stuart Pigott,
JamesSuckling.com
May 2023
95 points
"Generous and enticing, this also shows poise and great balance between generous elements of red fruit, lavender, iron-edged minerality and singed alder, which meld together on the seamless palate. This carries its weight effortlessly, with talc-fine tannins gliding through the impressively long finish."
Kristen Bieler,
Wine Spectator
April 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB1316-20
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Grenache
Farming Type: 
Organic