Barton & Guestier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les 3 Rius 2023 (France)

Description

Blackcurrant, Oak, Spice

"Complex and savoury, with dark-fruit intensity, the wine shows blackcurrant, dried herb, cured meat, and toasted almond notes on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight, succulent fruit flavours, and layers of polished tannins, making it robust and firmly structured with a persistent, engaging finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2026

"Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan this wine over delivers for the price with a bouquet and palate of plums and dried fruit-spices, blackberries and clay, dark cherries and granite stones. Dry and fruity at the core with a textures from fruit tannins and acidity, a wine that delivers on flavours and attributes that make it ready to drink from day of purchase through 2028+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2026

Deep and intense ruby color. Distinctive nose with opulent aromas of baked black fruits (plums, cassis, cherries). Whiffs of spices and garrigue add complexity and finesse. Concentrated and fleshy palate with powerful yet velvety tannins offering a fruity and vibrant finish.

This cuvée owes its name to the 3 rivers (l’Agly, le Tech and la Têt) or riu in Catalan that cross the Roussillon region.

Appellation Côtes du Roussilon Villages Contrôlée. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan.  Fermented at controlled temperature (25 28 C) in stainless steel vats with regular punch down and pump over. The 20% of the production has been aged in oak barrels (225 L).

Food Pairing: It goes excellent with charcuterie, stews, or grilled meat. Best served at 16 18 C / 60 65 F . It will benefit from decanting 15 minutes before service.