barton & guestier
B&G Côtes de Rhône
"Les Galets"
Location
France
Region
AOC Côtes du Rhône
GRAPE VARIETIES
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
WINEMAKING
De-stalked grapes – daily rack and return – aging on lees with controlled oxidation.
TASTING NOTE
Intense purple red colour. Flowers hints (violet), then an explosion of black fruit (black cherry, blackcurrant) combined with black pepper hints. Marked attack that gives away to a nice evolution on the fruit in a consistent set. A finish raised by the spicy notes.
PAIRING
Cheese, charcuterie, roast meat and Mediterranean dishes – Best at 16°C.
KEY FACTS
- The name« Les Galets » refers to small stones polished by the Rhône River that we find in the soil of our parcels.
- Sustainable farming in process.
- Vegan Friendly.
AWARD
- 92 points - Cameron Douglas MS - May 2021 - Vintage 2019