COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Brotte
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 is a red blend from Maison Brotte, a family-owned producer with a long history in the Rhône Valley since 1931. The wine originates from the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône, known for its distinctive terroir. Maison Brotte has a legacy of pioneering Rhône wine exports and preserving regional heritage, including establishing a Wine Museum. This particular vintage, 2020, is noted for its complexity and textured profile.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brotte was a pioneer in exporting Rhône wines.
Fact 02
The estate founded a unique Wine Museum in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 03
The blend is dominated by Grenache, a key grape of the Southern Rhône.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape involves meticulous vineyard management, including de-budding, de-leafing, and green harvesting to control yields. Grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed, and gently crushed. Fermentation occurs at 28°C with a 3-4 week maceration. Aging involves French oak barrels for the more tannic varietals and concrete vats and old oak casks for softer Grenache. The wine is bottled after a year of aging and light filtering.
