Domaine Barge, Cote Rotie "Les Cotes", 2022 CS20230611 and black tea

and black tea

and making wine like a Burgundian: barrel-fermented with native yeasts

layered and nervy style

and finishes with the smoky heat of the ancho chile

with lingering fruit and a subtle touch of earthiness

Domaine Barge, Cote Rotie "Les Cotes", 2022 CS20230611 and black teaJulien 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,