2022 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Julien Barrot [JD94][JS94][WS94][V92]

Producer: Domaine La Barroche  
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  
Blend: 63% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 11% Syrah, 7% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, and the rest Clairette Rose 
Year: 2022 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points 

"The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Julien Barrot is also beautiful. Based on 63% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 11% Syrah, 7% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, and the rest Clairette Rose that was partially destemmed, its deeper ruby/plum hue is followed by terrific aromatics of ripe black cherries, sappy garrigue, licorice, and chalky minerality. It's not massive yet brings a beautiful sense of concentration and mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and just about flawless balance. A gorgeous 2022, it’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise over the following decade or more." 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"A focused, well-structured red, showing aromas of sweet cherries, dried oranges, gravel and warm spices. Full-bodied and fleshy, with plush tannins and delicious, floral and orange notes in the center-palate. Succulent and engaging with a long, energetic finish."

Wine Spectator, 94 Points 

"A plush, powerful red, with good vibrancy to the fresh cherry and licorice flavors streaming alongside singed graphite and lavender. The full-bodied, hedonistic palate is restrained by an ample spine of iron and fine-grained tannins that pack real punch from start to finish. Threads of apple wood smoke and warm spices weave throughout. Best from 2026 through 2038. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported."  

Vinous, 92 Points 

"Darker in character than the 2023 tasted side by side, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Julien Barrot opens with vivid licorice, forest strawberry, lavender, dried herbs and a flicker of violet. Mildly shaped by fine-grained tannins, the full-bodied 2022 needs at least three more years in bottle before starting to show its full potential. An uplifting, savory conclusion rounds it up." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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