Gangloff, Cote Rotie, Barbarine, Rhone

An introduction to Gangloff, Cote Rotie, Barbarine, Rhone

Gangloff Barbarine is an acclaimed wine from the esteemed Côte-Rôtie appellation in France’s Northern Rhône Valley. Barbarine, sourced from carefully selected vineyard plots renowned for their exceptional quality and old vines, showcases a perfect harmony of tradition and contemporary winemaking techniques.

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Understanding Gangloff, Cote Rotie, Barbarine, Rhone

The grapes for Barbarine are primarily Syrah, with a minor percentage of Viognier, grown in the schist and granite-rich soils characteristic of Côte-Rôtie. This wine showcases a blend of fruit from old and younger vines. The diverse terroirs impart a distinctive minerality and depth to the wine, further enhancing its complexity. Fruit is fully destemmed and vinified in stainless steel to promote fruit purity. The wine undergoes ageing for up to 23 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, a process that contributes to the wine’s elegance and layered complexity, without overwhelming the natural fruit flavours. Barbarine displays dark berry, florals and spice anchored by a firm mineral backbone. It boasts a well-structured, sophisticated profile with smooth tannins. With its combination of power and elegance, this Côte-Rôtie is an excellent candidate for extended cellaring.

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