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Julien Barge, Cote Brune, 2019

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The Côte Brune from Julien Barge is a strikingly elegant expression of Côte-Rôtie, sourced from the estate’s prized holdings on the appellation’s famed schist-laden slopes. The Barge family has been crafting wines in Côte-Rôtie since 1860, and Julien continues this tradition with a deep respect for the land, practicing organic farming and traditional winemaking. The Côte Brune parcel, known for its iron-rich schist and steep, sun-drenched vineyards, produces Syrah of remarkable intensity and finesse.

The 2019 vintage offers a captivating balance of power and precision. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violets unfold alongside hints of smoked meat, black pepper, and crushed stones. The palate is structured yet refined, with silky tannins supporting layers of dark fruit, graphite, and a long, savory finish. A small percentage of Viognier, co-fermented with the Syrah, adds a touch of aromatic lift. This is a wine built for aging, its depth and complexity only growing with time in the cellar.

A classic pairing for lamb, game, or aged cheeses, this Côte-Rôtie is an outstanding representation of the appellation’s signature style. The 2019 vintage was marked by warm conditions, yielding wines of concentration and ripeness while retaining freshness—a fantastic year for structured, age-worthy Syrah.

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Of the producers of traditional Côte-Rôtie the wines of the Barge family have continually captured our hearts. The number of producers making wine the way the Barges do in Côte-Rôtie can literally be counted on one hand. The basic recipe is organic farming, whole-cluster fermentation, and aging in large, neutral wooden barrels. Simple enough, yet it seems the desire for such minimalism eludes many Côte-Rôtie producers these days.

2016 was the first vintage that the domaine’s wines are now under Gilles son Julien’s name. Like his father before him, Gilles has passed the torch to the next generation. And from what we’ve tasted these wines continue to glow bright with that unique flame that has always attracted us to their wine.

Often the concern is that, in young hands, a winery may tend towards more modern techniques and thus modern style. However, we’re happy to say this is not the case. If anything, Julien has been a driving force of pushing the domaine further towards noninterventionist practices. Starting with his first vintage Julien removed all sulfur additions to the domaine’s white wines. In 2018 he halted all spraying in the vineyards. We only expect this trend to continue and the wines to improve.

There has always been plenty of excitement around the Barge wines throughout the industry. As such their wines are in increasing demand. If you are a Rhône lover or a Burgundy fanatic looking to branch out you owe it to yourself to add these wines to your collection. However, even if you’re a relative newcomer to the world of fine wine, there is no doubt these wines will entrance you.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah , Viognier

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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