Domaine Barge, Cote Rotie "Les Cotes", 2022 outofstock-15117713465 and spice—woven into a tightly

and spice—woven into a tightly wound frame of fine tannins and radiant acidity

this Clos de la Roche has the depth and complexity to age gracefully over the next 15–20 years

so the chalk and the fruit do the talking

and a distinctive mineral core

Domaine Barge, Cote Rotie "Les Cotes", 2022 outofstock-15117713465 and spice—woven into a tightlyJulien Barge, the traditionalist philosopher winemaker celebrated for his rare poetic approach, blends Cte Blonde and Cte Brune for this cuve (a practice he began in 2018). Ninety five percent Syrah with five percent Viognier, the wine is elevated for 28 months in 600 liter demi muids from Barge's six organic hectares of 40 to 60 year old vines that deliver low yields and concentration. Deep garnet with violet hints, showing blackberry, tapenade,