93pts Wine Spectator

A showy, enticing red, with melted licorice draped over linzer torte, black pepper and rooibos tea. Suave, with black tea tannins holding a gentle but solid grip, while bolts of iron keep this grounded. Approachable now, this will only improve with time in bottle. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2026 through 2038.

92pts Jeb Dunnuck

Black cherries, spicy herbs, leather, and loamy earth all emerge from the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Domaine Barville, a beautifully balanced, elegant, medium to full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape based on 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. It has ripe tannins, the ripe yet fresher style of the vintage, and a great finish.
Barrel Sample: 90-92

92pts Vinous

The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape expands with ripe strawberry, crushed flowers, red plum and spicy undertones. Full-bodied and polished, the 2023 touches the palate with a juicy core of ripe red fruits, ending with good freshness on the uplifting finish.
Barrel Sample: 90-92

92pts Wilfred Wong of Wine.com

The 2023 Brotte Domaine Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge shows a medium ruby hue and opens with alluring aromas of exotic spices and ripe red berries. Crafted from a classic Southern Rhône blend—predominantly Grenache, with Syrah and Mourvèdre—this wine offers a smooth, layered palate framed by firm yet refined tannins. Grenache brings generosity and red fruit purity, while Syrah and Mourvèdre lend depth and structure. A natural companion to Navarin d’Agneau, the Provençal lamb stew rich in herbs and warmth. (Tasted: August 2, 2025, San Francisco, CA)

91pts James Suckling

A mellow, dense and fruit-driven Châteauneuf-du-Pape with dark cherries, ripe plums and sweet spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Fleshy but in control, with a vivid finish.

Winemaker Notes

Ruby color with a violet sheen. Marked by its terroir on the nose with spices, black pepper, lavender, black cherries and blackberries. Elegant, well-balanced, full-bodied, and powerful with persistent notes of red fruit and garrigue. This wine offers a great tasting pleasure.

Enjoy with braised meat with black olives, beef tartare with bearnaise sauce, foil truffle foie gras, or chocolate cake.

Winery Description

Located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1931, the Brotte family own 3 exceptional estates in the Southern Rhone Valley. Here, Grenache is king and flourishes with its expressive fruit and is masterfully blended with Syrah and Mourvedre to add freshness and structure. Focused on protecting the environment, all Brotte Family estates are certified Sustainable by the Terra Vitis organization. As well as estate-grown wines, Maison Brotte collaborates with other growers to produce top quality wines from other appellations, including Condrieu, Côte Rôtie, Gigondas and Côtes de Provence. Their entire portfolio is consistently highly rated by the industries top publications and always reliable.