Ratings
Silver Medal - Global Pinot Noir Masters 2021 (2019 vintage) · Bronze Medal - Global Pinot Noir Masters 2020 (2018 vintage) · 86/100 Wine Enthusiast (2022 vintage)
Awards
Silver Medal - Global Pinot Noir Masters 2021 (2019 vintage) · Bronze Medal - Global Pinot Noir Masters 2020 (2018 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Barton & Guestier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Purple red color with violet shade |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of fresh red cherry fruits with spicy hints, tobacco, coffee, vanilla, oak, and a hint of slight smokiness |
| Palate | Rich and full-bodied with supple tannins, long cherry pie and vanilla flavors magnified by a hint of spices (curry), smooth tannins and balanced acidity |
| Finish | Lingering finish with an elegantly spicy aftertaste, soft and round tannins |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with roasted poultry, grilled salmon, light pasta dishes, spicy Mediterranean tomato-based dishes, beef, veal, and lamb |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Classic vinification process with long maceration and partly aging in oak |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested grapes from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy |
Interesting facts
| Barton & Guestier is a nearly 3 centuries old brand, considered the oldest winery in Bordeaux, France. The wine embodies the essence of Burgundy Pinot Noir tradition. |