title: M. Chapoutier 2006 Barbe Rac Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
description: Based in the northern Rhône, Chapoutier's Châteauneufs have not always been a strong suit, but the 2006 Barbe Rac rocks. Some stable-like notes on the nose add complexity to the bold cherry fruit, while stemmy, herbal notes bring even more nuance to the palate. It's full bodied, soft and round, with a finishing texture somewhere between silk and velvet. Best from 2012–2020.
variety: Rhône-style Red Blend
designation: Barbe Rac