A Versatile Wine for the Season
Brotte Côtes du Rhône “Esprit Barville” Rouge
The Brotte family’s winemaking know-how for Châteauneuf-du-Pape expresses itself in the production of this prestigious Côtes du Rhône. They are descendants of the Barville family who have lived and grown grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1880. This is a great wine that shows character and elegance, and honors the historical grape varietal, king of the southern Rhône: Grenache. To get the best out of Grenache, sustainable viticulture is applied, with a strict winter pruning in order to limit the yield in favor of concentration. The Grenache is always hand-picked at good maturity.
Fruity and Round – This is a dark ruby wine with light edges. It has medium intensity with aromas of small stone fruits and delicately spicy hints of pepper, thyme and garrigue. The palate is smooth, warming and elegant with aromas of wild red fruits, dark cherries, forest floor and licorice. The tannins are soft and precise.
Enjoy with a wild mushroom omelet, beef filets, veal stew, or with a dessert of chocolate and cherry cake.
Serve slightly chilled, 55°F to 65°F
Varietal: Grenache & Syrah