Thomas Barton Reserve Médoc 2022 (France)

Description

Cherry, Liquorice, Oak

Ruby red and intense color with violet. Intense nose with a core of warmed black currant, black cherry coulis supported by singed vanilla accents. Mouth filling palate, there is a spine of velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Lingering finish with oak and sweet spices notes.

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. This wine is made of 50% Cebernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot varietals grown in sand and gravel soils with low yields, hand tending, careful selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening.

Sorting of the grapes. Low yields, hand tending, careful selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening of the grapes. De stalked grapes alcoholic fermentation in vats at high temperature (30 32 C) with daily pumping over maceration (3 weeks) malolactic fermentation in vats the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.

Food Pairing: Tuna in red wine sauce, steak “Bordelaise” grilled on vine stalks, Pyreneens cheese with dark cherry marmalade.