Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Secret Barville - 2023 (750ml)

93 points Wine Spectator

A stream of silky cherry, spices and toasted anise glides through in this stylish, ripe Châteauneuf. Glossy in feel, with a well-meshed kiss of vanilla, lavender and apple wood smoke seamlessly integrated. Keeps nice purity, lightness and energy in spite of its generosity and ripeness. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2040. 450 cases made, 150 cases imported.

(90-92) points Vinous Media

Succulent ripe red fruits, crushed rocks and a pinch of dried herbs frame the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Secret de Barville, a full-bodied red that’s neatly balanced by lifting freshness. Showing lovely elegance despite its weight, the 2023 comes with promising potential. - By Nicolas Greinacher on August 2024