Barton & Guestier Thomas Barton Reserve Medoc

France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Médoc AOC
Bottle
Ratings
15/20
Awards
Gold Medal at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023 for 2020 vintage
Identity
Producer Barton & Guestier
Vol 0.75
Classification AOC
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Deep ruby red with violet highlights
Aroma Fruit driven with aromas of black cherry and blueberry, accompanied by delicate notes of mint, black pepper and liquorice when agitated.
Palate Good texture on the palate with ripe tannins, offering a round, silky, gourmet, and supple mouthfeel with fine tannins.
Finish The wine displays a good length on the finish, showing great finesse and lingering dark fruit notes.
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
Interesting facts
This wine is a tribute to Thomas Barton, an Irish adventurer who settled in Bordeaux in 1725 and established his wine merchant house.