BROTTE DE PERE AND FILS CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE SECRET BARVILLE - 750ML
Domaine Barville is Laurent Brotte�s family estate. The 15ha vineyard is situated on the west side of Ch�teauneuf-du-Pape, and is composed of 7 parcels spread over two of the best areas of the appellation: Clay and pebbles at �Pradel� and shattered limestone at �Beaurenard�. The vines have an average age of 35 years and, at an elevation of 100m, dominate the Rh�ne River which, with the local wind �The Mistral�, brings an exceptional healthy microclimate. Its south facing position is ideal for perfect maturation of the berries.
TERRA VITIS labelled sustainable viticulture, de-budding, de-leafing and green harvest to limit the yield and increase the quality. Hand-picking into small cases and fast transportation to the winery to avoid berries� crushing and oxidation. Desteming, gentle crushing. Fermentation at 28�C, followed by a 3 week maceration. The tannic Grenache, Syrah and Mourv�dre are aged in French oak barrels (1/3 new, 1/3 one wine, 1/3 two wines), while the softer Grenache is matured in concrete vats and 100 year old oak vats to preserve the fruit. Bottling takes place in March, after more than a year of ageing and a light filtering.