Barbe Rac is a red produced by M. Chapoutier in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France. Made from Grenache. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Rhône Valley
Country: France
Grapes: Grenache
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Barbe Rac is M. Chapoutier's top Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 100% Grenache from a single old-vine parcel (some vines from 1901) on the appellation's western edge, farmed biodynamically. Aged in tank and concrete rather than new oak, so the wine stays pure and fruit-driven: bright red raspberry and cherry, garrigue herbs, liquorice spice and a touch of chocolate, carried on an ample, fleshy, round palate. Structured enough to reward a few years in bottle without ever losing its Grenache generosity.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rhône Valley, France
Rhône Valley (Vallée du Rhône) follows the Rhône river through southeastern France and splits into two distinct halves with very different personalities.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barbe Rac from?
Barbe Rac is produced by M. Chapoutier in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France.
What grapes are in Barbe Rac?
Barbe Rac is made from Grenache.