barton & guestier
Bistro Pinot Noir
Location
France
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir
WINEMAKING
De-stalked grapes – Cold pre-fermenting maceration for 3 days to extract complex aromas (at 12°C) - Alcoholic fermentation in vats with punching of the cap twice a day (temperature carefully controlled to reach 27°C at the end of the fermentation) – Malolactic fermentation in vats.
TASTING NOTE
Purple red colour. Intense aromas of fresh red cherry fruits with spicy hints, tobacco and coffee notes. Long cherry pie and vanilla flavours magnified by a hint of spices (curry). Rich and full-bodied with supple tannins and a long silky aftertaste.
PAIRING
Friendly dishes (tapas), tomato-based dishes, spicy food, Mediterranean dishes, paella, white or red meat, risotto, grilled tuna, chocolate-based desserts. Best served between 14 °C and 16°C.
KEY FACTS
- Easy drinking & Food friendly: low alcohol, low residual sugar, no oak ageing!
- Vegan Friendly & Sustainably farmed.
AWARDS
- Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast 89 Points - Vintage 2021