Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape Fiancée 2022

99 Points | CWA
“A magnificent Chateauneuf du Pape of hedonistic richness and Provençal soul, this old-vine Grenache-dominant beauty opens with a lavish bouquet to whet the palate leading to flashy notes of black cherry preserves, kirsch, red currants, blood orange, warm garrigue, crushed spices, anise, cured meat, and a subtle caress of creamy oak. Full-bodied, dense, and mouthcoating, it delivers waves of luscious red and black fruit without heat or heaviness, framed by firm, polished tannins and savory freshness. Bold, sensual, and deeply satisfying, it carries a jammy core of fruit, botanical spice, and bright acidity through a long, gripping finish marked by blood-orange lift and spice. A full-throttle Chateauneuf and the finest version of this cuvée in many years. Drink now or cellar through 2033+. Bravo.” - California Wine Advisors (5/2026)