Ratings
90 points Decanter 2019 (2018 vintage) · Silver Medal Global Rosé Masters 2020 (2019 vintage) · Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard 2020 and 2021 (2019 and 2020 vintages) · Bronze Medal Decanter 2021 (2020 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Barton & Guestier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 80% Grolleau, 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | rosé |
| Sweetness | off-dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense salmon-pink |
| Aroma | Enticing aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberries, red currants, with a hint of rose petals, ripe red berries, and black pepper |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with a perfect balance of fruitiness and sweetness, refreshing and slightly off-dry finish, soft texture, aromatic with light acidity |
| Finish | Refreshing and slightly off-dry finish with a long refreshing aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with salads, grilled fish, or as a delightful aperitif |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOW
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 10.5 |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation at a low temperature |
Terroir
| Soil | Limestone with schist |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | De-stalked grapes – maceration period for a few hours – pressing – alcoholic fermentation at a low temperature |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Barton & Guestier, a historic French producer; uses grapes grown in the Loire Valley; vinification supervised by oenologist Barton & Hastie; popular rosé from the Loire Valley with increasing popularity |