2022 Chaffey Bros Battle for Barossa La Résistance GSM

We met Huon Fechner, the winemaker from Chaffey Bros at the Negociants Fine Wine tour in 2024 and really enjoyed the style of wine he was pouring. After sampling some of their fantastic wines in our own time, it was an easy decision to add these wines to the site. Here's what they say about it themselves:

Old Vine Grenache is the hero of our Barossa GSM. Elegant Syrah and spicy Mourvèdre  add their signature definition and structure to this harmonious ensemble. 9 months Elevage in seasoned (3 - 8yr old) French oak Hogsheads support deep-fruited, dark cherry, strawberry and mineral laden (graphite/ferrous) palate with a lovely savoury lick of supple fine-grain tannin. Gentle refreshing acidity gives great line and drives the brooding and delicious fruit through to a lingering finish.

GSM = Barossa Hug. Enjoy with your best spag bol recipe, chargrilled/barbecued meats, or take your roast veggies to new heights.

History: A vinous rematch of the famous 1811 battle at Barrosa Ridge where Spain and France collided. La Résistance! takes up the fight for the traditional French varieties of the Barossa and pitches gnarly old vine Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre into defence against the invading foreign marauders.

Winemakers: Daniel Chaffey Hartwig + Huon Fechner + Theo Engela