Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Gangloff
Label Name:
 
Cote Rotie la Barbarine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested; mostly destemmed; fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel; aged ~20–23 months in 2–3 year oak barrels (c.40% new). Minimal intervention in cellar.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed black and red berries, candied violet, black pepper and olive tapenade with a stony mineral core. Silky, fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, spicy blackberry-to-floral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, Sichuan‑style braised beef, teriyaki‑glazed duck.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine founded by Yves Gangloff in the 1980s; ~8–9 hectares across Condrieu, Côte‑Rôtie and St‑Joseph. La Barbarine sourced from Combard, Rozier and Tupin parcels on granite/schist soils.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous (Josh Raynolds) 94–96 for 2019; WineDecider aggregate ~96; CellarTracker community ~97; positive review in Decanter; tasting note at Berry Bros. & Rudd (14