Ratings
2018 vintage Grassy · herbal with touches of white grapefruit and gooseberry; light and crisply textured.
Awards
GOLD MEDAL – Gilbert & Gaillard 2022; GOLD MEDAL – Vinalies Internationales 2023; GOLD MEDAL – Prague Wine Trophy 2023
Identity
| Producer | Barton & Guestier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGP |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Aroma dominated by exotic fruits and citrus, especially grapefruit, with notes of blackcurrant leaves and nuances of lily and floral. |
| Palate | Dry on the palate with a very fresh character and good balance, light and crisply textured with citrus and exotic fruit flavors. |
| Finish | Finishes with a squeeze of lemon, light and refreshing with a crisp texture. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with shellfish, vegetarian dishes, poultry, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese, coconut chicken, and African gari with shrimps. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Aging Process | Dedicated Sauvignon Blanc vinification process to enhance aromas: selection of yeasts, average 12 hours skin contact, gentle pressing, alcoholic fermentation at low temperature (18°C/65°F). |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature (18°C/65°F) |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Night harvest with immediate protection of the crop using carbonic snow to preserve aromas. |
Interesting facts
| Barton & Guestier is one of the oldest wineries in Bordeaux, founded in 1725 by Irishman Thomas Barton. The Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Côtes de Gascogne region, known for producing refreshing wines. |