Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Gangloff
Label Name:
 
Cote Rotie la Barbarine
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Viognier
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated by Vinous (Antonio Galloni) — 95–96 pts (2018). Market listings and merchants note maturity window ~2023–2038 and frequent scores in the mid-90s

Tasting Note
Perfumed dark fruits (black cherry, blueberry), violets, licorice, smoked meat and pepper with a stony mineral core and long, incense-tinged finish. Youthful concentration with fine, polished tannins and impressive length.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb shank, game stews, truffle pasta, aged Gouda. Asian: Cantonese roast duck, Sichuan beef with chilies, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), lamb skewers (chai), spicy Sichuan hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, full or partial destemming, fermentation in stainless steel with controlled temps, élevage in oak (2–3 year barrels, ~40% new). Released after barrel ageing.

Vineyard Info
Small family domaine founded by Yves (with Mathilde) in 1987; vineyards on steep granite/schist terraces (Combard, Mollard, Rozier) near Condrieu; now run by the next generation. La Barbarine is sourced from younger vines.