Domaine Gilles Barge
Côte-Brune Côte-Rôtie Syrah
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
What an amazing wine! 95% Syrah with 5% Viognier this wine was a serenade on the nose and on the palate. The 2005 is balanced with silky tannins and nicely structured acidity. It still had freshness to the fruit but the tertiary flavors are seamlessly integrated. Cherry, raspberry, leather, meat, pepper and a touch of smoke. I was able to source my bottle direct from the Barge cellars and this is exactly what a superb 15 year old Côte Rôtie should be. (I wish I could have bought 6!)
What an amazing wine! 95% Syrah with 5% Viognier this wine was a serenade on the nose and on the palate. The 2005 is balanced with silky tannins and nicely structured acidity. It still had freshness to the fruit but the tertiary flavors are seamlessly integrated. Cherry, raspberry, leather, meat, pepper and a touch of smoke. I was able to source my bottle direct from the Barge cellars and this is exactly what a superb 15 year old Côte Rôtie should be. (I wish I could have bought 6!)
Sep 1st, 2020