Charming wine, with intense fruity aromas & spicy hints
"Showing elegance as well as fruit ripeness" Wine Orbit
Pair with tomato based pasta dishes, roasted chicken & soft cheeses
Thomas Barton Reserve Bordeaux 2016 (France)
Thomas Barton Reserve Bordeaux 2016 (France)
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Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2019
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"Showing elegance as well as fruit ripeness, the wine shows blackcurrant, dried herb and toasted almond characters with a hint of spice on the nose. It is beautifully rounded and finely textured on the palate with gentle weight and attractive fruit intensity, finishing dry and lingering. A great value Bordeaux. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2019
Displaying a deep and brilliant ruby red in the glass, this blend is accompanied by expressive aromas, with an explosion of ripe red berries (cherry, strawberry) mixed with notes of mint and liquorice. The Palate showcases good balance with smooth tannins and a long fruity aftertaste.
This wine was made principally in the “Entre-deux-Mers” and the right bank of the Gironde estuary.
The winemaking process began with controlled extraction & alcoholic fermentation with 3 weeks maceration with daily pumping over. Lastly, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation & a minimum 6 months of ageing in French oak barrels. The soil was analysed by use of ARP system (Automatic Resistibility Profiling) ng optimisation in terms of plantations and management. Low yields, hand tending, careful selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening of the grapes.
This wine is the ultimate homage to Thomas Barton who came to Bordeaux from Ireland in 1725. He quickly became the most important wine merchant in Bordeaux having built a solid reputation among faithful customers all over Europe, who recognized his expertise and know-how. The spirit of Thomas Barton has been perpetuated in this prestigious wine.
The packaging reflects the classic elegance of the 18th century: a typical “flacon bordelais” bottle – a short capsule – a long cork – and a sober label mentioning the name of the shipper and the appellation.
Food Pairing: Tomato based pasta dishes, roasted chicken, steak, soft cheeses such as Morbier – Best between 16°C and 18°C.
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First bottle was a bit sullen. Maybe needs some air time
philip - 26/02/2020
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