Domaine Barge - Côte-Rôtie Cuvée du Plessy 2012
16/20
Jancis Robinson
With its deep garnet color and an intense, complex bouquet, the Cuvée du Plessy is a Côte-Rôtie that does justice to the appellation, evoking notes of spices accompanied by hints of herbes de Provence. A fresh and supple red on the palate, very well-balanced, with pronounced tannins… A must-try in this very interesting vintage!
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Eye
deep maroon
Nose
intense and complex, evoking spices and the aromas of a bouquet garni
Mouth
Fresh and supple, very well-balanced, with tannins still clearly present
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2027
Production
20,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game and strong meats, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Gilles Barge has been managing the Côte Rôtie appellation syndicate with great dedication for many years, and naturally puts his heart and soul into producing very distinctive wines. The vineyards are located in the heart of La Blonde and La Brune, with a spectacular plantation on Le Combard, accessible only by rail, as in the German Moselle region. Julien, his son, has joined him and will further refine the estate's style, which is characterized by slightly harsh tannins in the primeurs.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high quality production)
About the estate:
Gilles Barge worked with his father Pierre from 1979 onwards, taking over management of the estates in 1994. His son Julien joined the reunited family business. The estate expanded, either through the purchase of plots or through rentals. The Côte-Rôtie vintages, which include 5% Viognier, are vinified from whole harvests and aged in barrels and demi-muids. The Combard 2009, from vines replanted since 2000 on a site with very heterogeneous soils (volcanic, etc.), uncultivated since the 1914-18 war, is presented to us in its third vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20