Awards/Ratings

Comparable Vosne‑Barreaux cuvées from nearby producers and recent Sirugue‑Noëllat releases have received ~91–93 points from trade critics (Jasper Morris/Vinous range)

Tasting Note

Elegant red-cherry and raspberry fruit with floral lift, subtle spice and iron-mineral core; silky, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long savory finish with gentle toasted-oak notes.

Food Pairing

Western: roast duck, guinea fowl, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheese. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, shiitake/mushroom hot pot.

Production Method

Hand-harvested; cold pre-ferment maceration; partial whole-bunch fermentation (commonly ~50%); indigenous yeasts; aged 10–14 months in French oak (≈30% new); light filtration, minimal fining.

Vineyard Info

Produced by Arnaud & Sophie Sirugue‑Noëllat (Famille AS), a family estate founded from the Sirugue and Noëllat lineages (first estate releases 2016). Les Barreaux is a high‑altitude village lieu‑dit bordering Cros Parantoux; vines ~50–60 years old on limestone/sandy soils.