Chateau Mauvesin Barton
€29.99
Country: France
Vintage: 2015
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Alcohol Volume: 13%
Tasting Notes: Sustained purple color. Nose of red fruits, cherry, currant which harmoniously blends with toasted notes. Ample and well balanced wine on the palate with soft tannins and integrated oak.
Style: Bordeaux
Food Pairing: Braised lamb shanks, Fillet Steak, Roast lamb/beef, Sirloin/Striploin/Rump steak, Venison
Anthony Barton’s new venture in Moulis promises to be a big favourite amongst the legion of Barton devotees. Previously called Château Mauvesin, the estate dates back to 1457. The Bartons have already made considerable investment and will no doubt bring all their wine making savoir faire to this new acquisition.
Ratings
Decanter : 16
Le Point :14.5
Bettane + Desseauve : 88
Revue du Vin de France : 14.5/15.5
James Suckling : 89/90
Wine Enthusiast : 91
Jancis Robinson : 16.5
Wine Spectator : 87/90
Robert Parker : 88/90