The Fiancée 2019 is an intensely delicious red wine (reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago) that is impressive now and has a distinguished future. This thoroughbred displays immense power with bold tannins and irresistible layers of opulent flavors tightly wound including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and a hints of espresso on the finish. Pair this treasure with grilled meats (especially lamb!) for a match made in heaven now (decanting recommended prior to 2024) through 2027. – November 2021

Domaine La Barroche Winery

Dating back to Alexander Barrot’s aquisition of the land in the 17th century, Christian
Barrot inherited his family’s 3-acre estate in 1972 and has since grown it to 30 acres
spread throughout the northern region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. From
the start, Christian knew the value of his terroir and focused on selling his wine in bulk
to prestigious wine merchants in the northern Côtes du Rhône.

In the early 2000s, Christian’s children, Laetitia and Julien, joined the family business
and made the decision to estate bottle their own wine. Today, Laetitia handles the
marketing and sales, while Julien, who received degrees in enology and business, is
winemaker. Julien’s experience working in other wine regions including Côtes du
Rhône, Bordeaux, Languedoc and Australia contributes unique insights to his family’s
estate.