Barton & Guestier Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Les Roches Noires 2017 sku_2226141 the grapes must have been

the grapes must have been well

Great for early consumption with simple preparations of duck or a seasonal mushroom duxelles on toasted brioche

framed by a medley of rich fruit flavors

the pressing is stopped to maintain the delicate style we desire

The tannins are softer and more integrated at this early stage in comparison to those of other years and the wine is extremely approachable – all indications are that it will vaporize out of cellars from the word go

Barton & Guestier Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Les Roches Noires 2017 sku_2226141 the grapes must have beenBarton & Guestier has this year again well adapted its skillful winemaking techniques to the 1999 vintage specifications. This consisted of pushing the extraction to the extreme on the Grenache. The Syrah gave richness, flavors (spices, cherry) and structure. The wine has aged slowly for a period of nine months gaining maturity. The result is a rich wine, intense in color, very aromatic with good structure.