Brotte Cotes du Rhône Esprit Barville Rouge is a premium red wine produced by Maison Brotte, a renowned winery in the Rhône Valley. This wine is made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes sourced from the finest vineyards in the Cotes du Rhône appellation. The vineyards are characterized by their stony soils and ideal sun exposure, which impart unique flavors and aromas to the grapes. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied. Brotte Cotes du Rhône Esprit Barville Rouge is a perfect representation of the classic Rhône style, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a long, smooth finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Cotes du Rhône Esprit Barville Rouge from Brotte is a robust and deeply concentrated red wine.On the nose, it offers ripe, dark fruit aromas, balanced with a hint of spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with a pleasant texture and notes of blackberry, black cherry, and hints of pepper. The finish is long and full-bodied, with a warm, spicy character that lingers on the palate. This wine is a great choice for those who appreciate a well-structured, full-bodied red.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Brotte
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.