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Domaine De La Solitude Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Barberini Blanc 2022 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Chateauneuf Du Pape
WA
94
JS
94
JD
90
Additional vintages
2022 2021 2016
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
Quite possibly the last Barberini produced, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Barberini is largely Roussanne, barrel-fermented in new oak. Grilled, honeyed pineapple notes dominate the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, creamy, lushly tropical in nature, then finishes long and a touch warm. It's hugely expressive and hedonistic, a joy to drink if you enjoy oaky opulence. ... More details
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Domaine De La Solitude Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Barberini Blanc 2022 750ml

SKU 957813
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Professional Ratings
WA
94
JS
94
JD
90
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
Quite possibly the last Barberini produced, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Barberini is largely Roussanne, barrel-fermented in new oak. Grilled, honeyed pineapple notes dominate the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, creamy, lushly tropical in nature, then finishes long and a touch warm. It's hugely expressive and hedonistic, a joy to drink if you enjoy oaky opulence.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
Stacks of candied oranges and smoke on the nose and very salty on the full-bodied, richly textured palate, this is a dramatic white Chateauneuf. Then comes a fantastic mineral freshness in the long, bright and salty finish. A cuvee of 70% roussanne and 30% clairette that is matured in oak, 70% of which is new. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
JD
90
Rated 90 by Jeb Dunnuck
Orange blossom, honeyed flowers, and spice (I suspect there's a touch of botrytis here) all emerge from the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Barberini Blanc, a medium-bodied, round, exotic, perfumed white. Based on 50% Roussanne, 40% Clairette, and the rest Grenache Blanc, brought up all in new oak, enjoy bottles over the coming 2-4 years or so.
Winery
Complex nose of peach flower, brioche, and oriental pastries. Elegant, rich palate, dominated by citrus marmalade and peach, with a long finish balanced by mineral notes.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Chateauneuf Du Pape
Additional vintages
2022 2021 2016
Overview
Quite possibly the last Barberini produced, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Barberini is largely Roussanne, barrel-fermented in new oak. Grilled, honeyed pineapple notes dominate the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, creamy, lushly tropical in nature, then finishes long and a touch warm. It's hugely expressive and hedonistic, a joy to drink if you enjoy oaky opulence.
green grapes

Varietal: White Rhone Blend

The aromatic and deliciously flavored blended white wines of France's Rhone region have gone down in history as some of the finest in the world. The careful blending process has been gradually perfected over the centuries, and today, it is mainly Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc varietal grapes which are used in the production of the blended white wines of the Rhone. These grapes work together beautifully, with all but Grenache Blanc holding delightfully fruity and floral notes, full of summery flavors of honeysuckle and peach, and a relatively low acidity. The Grenache Blanc, on the other hand, is an acidic grape with a high sugar content, and is used in most blended Rhone wines to add body and length to the blend, something which is admired by vintners and wine enthusiasts around the world.
barrel

Region: Rhone Valley

For over two thousand years, the southern French region of the Rhone Valley has been home to wine-makers and wineries of many different types. The ancient Greeks were the first to discover that a wide range of grape varietals can flourish in the rich soils and micro-climates which typify the region, and little has changed to this day. In the modern age, the Rhone Valley is recognized around the world as the home of excellent quality white, red and rosé wines, as well as some of the most highly respected blended wines on earth. The region is split into two distinctive sub-regions, with the cooler, continental northern sub-region producing primarily Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines of exquisite quality, and the hotter southern sub-region growing a much wider variety of grapes.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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Varietal: White Rhone Blend

The aromatic and deliciously flavored blended white wines of France's Rhone region have gone down in history as some of the finest in the world. The careful blending process has been gradually perfected over the centuries, and today, it is mainly Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc varietal grapes which are used in the production of the blended white wines of the Rhone. These grapes work together beautifully, with all but Grenache Blanc holding delightfully fruity and floral notes, full of summery flavors of honeysuckle and peach, and a relatively low acidity. The Grenache Blanc, on the other hand, is an acidic grape with a high sugar content, and is used in most blended Rhone wines to add body and length to the blend, something which is admired by vintners and wine enthusiasts around the world.
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Region: Rhone Valley

For over two thousand years, the southern French region of the Rhone Valley has been home to wine-makers and wineries of many different types. The ancient Greeks were the first to discover that a wide range of grape varietals can flourish in the rich soils and micro-climates which typify the region, and little has changed to this day. In the modern age, the Rhone Valley is recognized around the world as the home of excellent quality white, red and rosé wines, as well as some of the most highly respected blended wines on earth. The region is split into two distinctive sub-regions, with the cooler, continental northern sub-region producing primarily Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines of exquisite quality, and the hotter southern sub-region growing a much wider variety of grapes.
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Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.