GRAPE VARIETIES

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

WINEMAKING

Controlled extraction – 3 weeks maceration with daily pumping over – partly aged in oak for 3 months. 

TASTING NOTES

Deep red purple color with violet rim displaying youth. Fruit driven aromas with red and black berriers (redcurrant, cherry, and blackcurrant) combined with spicy and minty notes. Well-balanced palate with rounded and velvety tannins and a long fruity/spicy finish. 

PAIRING

Grilled red meat, duck burger, or chocolate-based desserts. Best served between 16°C and 18°C / 60°F and 65°F.

KEY FACTS

• This cuvee pays tribute to Germain Rambaud, Thomas Barton’s first cellar master.
• The terroirs’ diversity of the blend makes a well-balanced wine with character and complexity.
• Vegan friendly
• Sustainably farmed, certification in process

AWARDS

• Cameron Douglas MS - 92 pts - Vintage 2018
• WSWA 2016 - Double Gold Medal – Vintage 2014