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Julien Barge, Les Cotes, 2022

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Julien Barge is best known for his soulful, old-school Côte-Rôties, but Les Côtes offers a glimpse of that same pedigree in a more easygoing, drink-now package. Sourced from younger vines in and around Côte-Rôtie, this is Syrah in its purest form—dark, aromatic, and laced with peppery spice, but without the firm tannins that demand years of patience.

The 2022 vintage delivers a beautifully vibrant expression, with notes of blackberry, black cherry, and violets wrapped around a core of crushed rock and smoked herbs. Compared to Barge’s Côte-Rôtie bottlings, Les Côtes is juicier, softer, and more immediate, yet still retains the structure and minerality that define the northern Rhône. A slight savory edge gives it just enough intrigue to keep you coming back for another sip.

A perfect match for grilled lamb, roast chicken, or a simple plate of charcuterie, this is a northern Rhône Syrah that delivers depth and authenticity without the wait. Enjoy it young, or let it evolve over the next few years—either way, it’s a serious wine at an unbeatable value.

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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

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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