The Producer
A discreet yet essential figure in the northern Rhône Valley, Yves Gangloff settled in Ampuis in the early 1980s after a unique journey that combined music and craftsmanship. A passionate self-taught winemaker, he quickly built a reputation among wine enthusiasts thanks to his very personal vision of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Alongside his wife Mathilde, he developed a style that has become emblematic, sought after well beyond French borders, while remaining true to a deliberately confidential production.
The estate rests on superb plots located on the steep hillsides of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, worked with extreme care. The granite soils, sometimes mixed with schist and loess, offer an expression of great finesse, enhanced by ideal exposures. The vines, mostly old, are cultivated in a spirit close to organic viticulture, without dogmatic claims but with a deep respect for life and natural balances.
Today, the Domaine Yves Gangloff is universally recognized for the purity, sensuality, and depth of its wines. The Côte-Rôtie wines stand out for their floral elegance, silky texture, and remarkable aging potential, while the Condrieu wines charm with their aromatic intensity and well-balanced structure. Produced in very small quantities, the wines from the estate have become absolute references for lovers of great Rhône wines, combining emotion, precision, and authenticity.
The Wine
La cuvée La Barbarine est issue de vieilles vignes de syrah situées sur les terroirs granitiques de la Côte Brune, conduites avec des rendements très faibles et un travail des sols minutieux, dans le respect des équilibres naturels. La vinification privilégie une proportion significative de vendange entière, avec des fermentations longues et peu interventionnistes afin de préserver la finesse aromatique et la structure du fruit. L’élevage s’effectue en fûts de chêne, majoritairement anciens, pour apporter complexité et texture sans jamais dominer l’expression du terroir.
Tasting
La Barbarine captivates with a nose of great intensity, blending violet, deep black fruits, fine spices, and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, the wine impresses with its silky touch, depth, and remarkable balance, supported by a masterful freshness and extremely elegant tannins. The long and vibrant finish leaves a sensation of purity and nobility, while its remarkable aging potential allows it to evolve harmoniously over 15 to 25 years depending on the vintage.