Barton and Guestier Cuvée Spéciale Rouge

It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity. His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.

Classification: Wine from the European Union
Region: Blend of wine coming from France (Languedoc Roussillon and Ardèche) and from Spain (Mancha)
Grape Varieties: Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault (from France), Tempranillo, Moravia, Grenache (from Spain)
Climate: Mediterranean, very windy with high temperatures and exceptional sun
Vinification: De-stalked grapes – Controlled alcoholic fermentation with daily pumping over malolactic fermentation – fining and bottling.
Viticulture: Hand tending, careful selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening of
the grapes.
Appearance: Cherry red and brilliant, good intensity.
Nose: Aromatic and pleasant with red fruit aromas (raspberry and blackberry)
Palate: Medium bodied and well-balanced wine, with round tannins and fruity aromas at
the end of the palate.
Food Matches: Red meat, cheese – Best between 14°C and 16°C.
Wine list comments: This is an easy drinking wine, round and well-balanced. Enjoyable anytime, anywhere!