Ratings
89
Awards
Silver Medal Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2022
Identity
| Producer | Barton & Guestier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense and brilliant red |
| Aroma | Expressive nose of small black fruits such as blackberry and blueberry with delicate roasted notes of cocoa and vanilla. |
| Palate | Fruit driven on the palate, supported by present and well-integrated tannins, showing a well-balanced structure with rich and velvety tannins. |
| Finish | A long and spicy aftertaste with a supple and fruity finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate. |
| Food Pairing | Red meats, pate, cheeses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | French and American oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Controlled extraction, 3 weeks maceration with daily pumping over |
Terroir
| clay, limestone, gravel |
Interesting facts
| This cuvee pays tribute to Germain Rambaud, Thomas Barton's first cellar master. |