Grape Variety: Grenache, SyrahRegion: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley France
Food pairing: Duck Confit over Lentils
Domaine La Barroche has been passed through generations of the same family since the 14th century, and their current vintner, the present steward of the land and winery, is a former chef. So I lean toward trusting them with their blending abilities. Imagine my surprise when I found out that the blend for their 2006 "Fiancee" was an uncharacteristically simple for Chateauneuf-du-Pape 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah.
I mean, I could've come up with that blend, no? Well, maybe not. As it turns out, quite a bit of thought went into this decision. "This wine combines equal measures of two seemingly opposite grapes: 100 year-old Grenache and young Syrah," they explain. "These two varieties complement one another beautifully: a fusion of masculine and feminine - a silky blend of power and finesse with fresh fruit aromas accompanied by gingerbread and coconut nuances." Add to that some nice fresh berry and cracked pepper, and you've got one great bottle of wine, simplistic formula or not!
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