M. Chapoutier : Barbe Rac 2021

A Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine captivating in complexity and aromatic intensity

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier House today embodies the elite of the greatest names in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

Winemaker and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

The Barbe Rac cuvée from M. Chapoutier is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine resulting from a rigorous parcel selection. Averaging 90 years old, the vines are planted on a plot with complex geology, composed on the surface of rolled pebbles from the former bed of the Rhône.

The vintage 

2021 is a vintage whose contrasting conditions between the northern and southern Rhône Valley have revealed the nuances and richness of each of these great terroirs. This vintage captivates with its finesse and aromatic palette harmoniously blending complexity and elegance.

Blend

Grenache (100%). 

Characteristics and tasting advice for Barbe Rac 2021 from M. Chapoutier 

Tasting

Nose
Opening with fragrances of spices and graphite, the nose reveals floral (cornflower), fruity (ripe red fruits) notes as well as bitter cocoa and blood orange as it breathes.

Palate
Tight, the palate captivates with its character and tannic structure. The finish blends marmalade aromas with subtle notes of bay leaf.