Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac 2023 M. Chapoutier

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	M. Chapoutier
Vintage	2023
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Appellation	Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grape	Grenache
Alcohol %	15%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2027-2038
Stock	18

Professional reviews

Jancis Robinson (16.50)

From one of the oldest plots in the appellation, rich in quartz and silica washed down from the Alps during the Ice Age. 100% Grenache. Vinified and aged in concrete tanks. Certified organic and biodynamic. Tank sample.
Darker red than La Grenade. Very different aroma of peppery and darker red fruit. Yet surprisingly sweet-tasting on the palate. Ripe dark-red fruit, spicy and peppery. Very fine tannins that are just a little firmer and drier than those of La Grenade. Gently chewy on the finish, 'thicker' texture than on La Grenade. Masses of fruity energy balanced by the tannins. (JH)

Vinous (94)

Prominent licorice, dried herbs, forest strawberry, black cherry and a whiff of crushed rocks introduce the complex 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe-Rac. Full-bodied, concentrated and neatly structured by ripe tannins, the 2023 is an immediately alluring Barbe-Rac that’s full of so much life and energy that it almost feels weightless. This is really good stuff.

Jeb Dunnuck (97)

Based on 100% Grenache from a single lieu-dit on the western side of the appellation, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Barbe Rac brings more purity, precision, and complexity compared to the Pie Vi cuvée. Kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, savory garrigue, and Provençal spices all shine on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, ripe, and round on the palate, with a seamless, sexy mouthfeel and ultra-fine tannins. It has a classic sweet core of Grenache fruit that will evolve beautifully over the coming two decades. Drink 2025-2045.