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Jim Barry - Clare Valley The Armagh Shiraz 2016

    Jim Barry - Clare Valley The Armagh Shiraz 2016

    Australie • Clare Valley • Red

    Regular price $12,880.00
    Sale price $12,880.00 Regular price
    Unit price $2,146.66 / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Cardboard

    More than 5 available - Delivery within 2 to 3 weeks - Ship from Bordeaux

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    Description

    • Country Australia
    • Region Australie
    • Appellation Clare Valley
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 14,2
    • Vintage 2016
    Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2016 is a wine red prestigious Australian, from the appellation Clare ValleyThis exceptional Shiraz reveals the quintessence of Australian terroir, offering a rich and complex tasting experience. A full-bodied, powerful, and elegant red wine, perfect for lovers of great red wines.
    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 96/100
    • Parker (WA) 96/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The Armagh Shiraz 2016 displays a deep, intense red color. On the nose, complex aromas of ripe black fruit, sweet spices, and subtle notes of toasted oak emerge. On the palate, the attack is ample and powerful, with silky tannins and an elegant structure. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a rich and complex aromatic imprint. A red wine of great depth, reflecting the unique terroir of Clare Valley.

    Food & wine pairings

    It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, game and aged cheeses.

    Producer

    Producer

    The Armagh vineyard is located in the heart of the Clare Valley, a wine region renowned for its climat The vineyards benefit from ideal exposure and optimal sunshine, promoting slow and even ripening of the grapes. The terroir, not precisely defined, plays a crucial role in the typicity and quality of Jim Barry's wines. The soils, combined with the climat unique to the region, they give the wines an aromatic complexity and an elegant structure.

    Owner and history

    THE domaine Jim Barry is a family business, now run by Sam Barry, the founder's grandson. He carries on the family tradition with passion and dedication, while bringing a modern and innovative vision. The Barry family is deeply connected to its terroir and strives to produce wines of exceptional quality, reflecting the unique identity of the Clare Valley.

    Vinification and aging

    The Armagh Shiraz is crafted with meticulous care, respecting tradition while embracing a modern approach. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, then sorted and destemmed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by extended maceration to extract aromas and tannins. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for an undisclosed period, allowing it to refine and develop its complexity.

    The team's opinion

    The Armagh Shiraz 2016 is a red wine that transcends the senses, an ode to the richness and complexity of the Australian terroir, an unforgettable experience for the most discerning palates.

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Framed
    • Fruity