▸ 95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

“The quality of what could be considered the “entry-level” cuvée from Barrot is the equivalent of most estate’s top wine, and the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Julien Barrot (formerly called Signature) delivers the goods again. It’s almost too good and certainly not far behind the Pure cuvée. … It sports a head turning bouquet of kirsch liqueur, blackberries, crushed herbs, and pepper. With a big mid-palate, full body, ripe tannins, and a rocking finish, it’s a no-brainer purchase that will keep for two decades.”

–Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

▸ 94 Points – Decanter (Dec 2017)

“Potpourri and dried Provencale herbs on the nose. In the mouth it is rounded, immediately juicy and intense, but piercingly fresh. A pâté de fruit, red and black fruit character on the palate is accompanied by very fine but ample tannins. It’s intense but lifted, structured, complete and harmonious. Very long and well balanced. All you could want in a classically-styled yet contemporary Châteauneuf.”

–Matt Walls (Dec 2017)