DOMAINE BARGE, Côte-Rôtie `Côte Brune` 6x75cl

🍷 Domaine Barge, Côte-Rôtie ‘Côte Brune’
Country: France | Region: Northern Rhône
Appellation: AOC Côte-Rôtie | Grape Varieties: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Traditional whole-cluster fermentation; aged in large oak barrels; minimal intervention to preserve terroir purity
Farming: Organic practices

🌟 A profound and age-worthy Côte-Rôtie—powerful, elegant, and deeply expressive of the fabled Côte Brune slope.

👁 In the Glass:
Dark ruby with a deep, inky core—intense and brooding.

👃 On the Nose:
Complex and layered, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum interwoven with violet, cracked pepper, smoked meat, and earthy minerality. A subtle floral lift from Viognier adds finesse.

👅 On the Palate:
Structured and savoury, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity framing dark, concentrated fruit. Flavours of tapenade, iron, and graphite carry through to a long, powerful finish that speaks of granite-rich soils and old vines.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Ideal with venison, duck confit, beef stew, or truffle-infused dishes. A perfect match for richly flavoured and slow-cooked cuisine.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Built for the cellar—can age gracefully for 15–20+ years, gaining complexity, softness, and aromatic nuance.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Domaine Barge’s ‘Côte Brune’ is a benchmark of traditional Côte-Rôtie—intense, soulful, and unashamedly terroir-driven. A wine of depth, history, and profound elegance, for collectors and Rhône lovers alike.