Domaine Barge - Côte-Rôtie Le Combard 2012
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Very spicy with a pronounced reduction on the nose, lovely texture, and good length. Its character makes it ideal for game. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2015). A vibrant red, marked by its terroir, with notes of fruit (black cherry, red currant), extremely aromatic, racy and seductive on the palate, with lovely length… Not to be missed!
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Eye
deep maroon
Nose
vibrant, reflecting its terroir, with notes of fruit: black cherry, red currant
Palate
extremely aromatic, elegant, and appealing, with a fairly long finish
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2027
Production
7,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pair with game, hearty meats, and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Very spicy with a pronounced reduction on the nose, nice texture, and good length. Its character makes it best suited for game.
About the estate:
For many years, Gilles Barge has led the Côte Rôtie appellation association with great dedication, and naturally puts his heart and soul into producing wines with a distinct character. The vineyards are located in the heart of La Blonde and La Brune, featuring in particular a spectacular vineyard on the Combard, accessible only by rail, much like in the German Moselle. His son, Julien, has joined him, and he will further refine the estate’s style, which is characterized by slightly harsh tannins when young.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star estate (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
Gilles Barge began working with his father Pierre in 1979, taking over management of the estates in 1994. His son Julien joined the reunited family business. The estate has expanded, either through the purchase of parcels or through leases. The Côte-Rôtie vintages, which contain 5% Viognier, are vinified from whole clusters and aged in barrels and demi-muids. The 2009 Combard, made from vines replanted since 2000 on a site with highly heterogeneous soils (volcanic...), which had not been cultivated since the 1914–18 war, is presented to us in its third vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN HERVE M. Published on August 23, 2016
Cotes Rotie is already enjoyable. Well-balanced, though perhaps a bit short on the palate.
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Review by Mr. RAYMOND B. Published on 11/29/2022
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Review by Mr. PIERRE ERIC M. Posted on May 24, 2019
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Review by Mr. ARNALDO T. Published on October 3, 2017
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