Domaine Barville Roussanne 2022 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

The Domaine Barville Roussanne 2022 is a remarkable white wine from the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, crafted by the historic Maison Brotte, which has passed down its expertise for five generations since 1931. The wine perfectly embodies the terroir’s richness and the mastery of winemaking techniques, offering an elegant balance of fruitiness, spice, and freshness.

Key Features:

• Name: Domaine Barville Roussanne 2022
• Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• Type: White Wine
• Grape Variety: 100% Roussanne
• Vintage: 2022

Tasting Notes

Color:
An intense and brilliant golden yellow, reflecting exceptional purity and radiance.

Nose:
In its youth, the bouquet reveals fresh notes of pear and white peach. As it matures (2+ years), it evolves toward spiced and smoky aromas, enhanced by nuances of brioche, ripe mango, melon, and a floral touch of jasmine.

Palate:

• Youthful: A soft and balanced attack with a refreshing minerality, highlighted by flavors of pear and brioche.
• Mature: Gains complexity, offering exotic fruit flavors, acacia honey, vanilla, and a delicious hint of salted caramel. The finish is impressively long and satisfying.

Food Pairings

This sophisticated white wine pairs beautifully with delicate dishes, including:

• Appetizers: Creamy risottos, such as one with porcini mushrooms.
• Main Courses: Salmon with hollandaise sauce and asparagus tips or skate wing with fresh butter.

Serving Temperature: Serve slightly chilled at 17°C, with a recommended decanting time of 2 hours before tasting.

Aging Potential

This wine can be cellared for 8 to 10 years, during which it will develop even greater aromatic complexity and depth.

Terroir and Winemaking

The Domaine Barville spans 15 hectares on the western edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, featuring clay soil covered with fragmented Urgonian limestone. This exclusive cuvée is sourced from a small 0.60-hectare plot situated at 100 meters above sea level. The vines, aged 45 years, benefit from the mistral winds and the region’s warm, dry climate.

Vinification Details:

• Harvesting: Handpicked at optimal ripeness in the early morning to preserve freshness.
• Fermentation & Aging:
  • 55% in new French oak barrels, aged on lees for 8 months with regular stirring.
  • 45% in sandstone amphorae, maintaining the wine’s minerality and freshness.
• Blending & Bottling:
  • Blended in March, bottled in April.