barton & guestier
Thomas Barton
Sauternes
Location
France
Region
AOC Sauternes
GRAPE VARIETIES
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
WINEMAKING
Picking berry by berry as only the rotten (noble rot!) ones are taken - Pressing of the berries-alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels in order to enhance volume and concentration-Ageing on the lees with stirring in oak barrels for 2 months.
TASTING NOTE
Brilliant and golden yellow colour. Fine and elegant with tropical fruits and orange peel hints when agitated. Full, harmonious with a good balance and a long fruity aftertaste.
PAIRING
Blue cheese, crème brûlée flavoured with orange, turbot fillet with Sauternes wine and curry sauce, dried apricot and almond turkey or as a sweet aperitif! Best between 8°C and 10°C.
KEY FACTS
- Low yield (30hl/ha), hand-picked grapes.
- Vegan Friendly & sustainably farmed: certification in process.
- Typical “flacon bordelaise” bottle of the 18th century.
AWARDS
- Gold Medal - Berlin Wein Trophy 2016 - Germany - 2013 vintage
- Silver Medal - Mundus Vini 2016 - Germany - 2013 vintage
- Gold Medal - Mundus Vini - 2015 - Germany - 2015
- Gold medal - Berliner Wine Trophy - Germany - 2015
- Selected in TOP 100 BEST OF BORDEAUX
- Wine Enthusiast - Buying Guide - Rating: 88/100 - USA - September 2012 (vintage 2009)
- Wine Enthusiast - Buying Guide - Rating: 90/100 - USA - June 2010 (vintage 2005)