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In an exclusive wine tasting session conducted by Jonathan Lament, South Asia Manager of Barton & Guestier, customers and guests were treated to the B&G Reserve and B&G Passeport ranges. The Barton & Guestier wine tasting session was held at Mercato d’marketplace in Pavilion.
Barton & Guestier is one of the oldest wine merchants established in the French Bordeaux. Barton & Guestier represents the wonderful diversity of French wines from the main winegrowing regions : Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, Languedoc, Gascony and Corsica. With its wide variety of wines, Barton & Guestier enables consumers – from the occasional wine drinker to the connoisseur – to make a journey through France.
These are just some of the wines I tasted during the session:-
Barton & Guestier Passeport Vouvray 2013
Appearance : Brilliant clear yellow
Nose : Fruit driven with lovely aromas of peach, pear and apricot. On the second nose, delicate floral and mineral notes appear.
Palate : Extremely fruity on the palate with a good balance between smoothness and freshness. A long and generous finish.
Food matches : Nice with cheese, try with aged cheddar, any smoked salmon or trout, or barbecue. Best served between 8°C and 10°C.
Price : RM76.99
Barton & Guestier Passeport Médoc 2012
Appearance : Deep purple.
Nose : Intense and complex with peppery notes and morello cherries aroma. Elegant hints of vanilla and toasted bread appear when agitated.
Palate : Harmonious, well balanced, with good tannins and a long fruity, spicy and toasty finish.
Food matches : Meat, strong cheese. Best between 16°C and 18°C.
Price : RM83.99
Barton & Guestier Passeport Chablis 2013
Appearance : Clear yellow with a golden hue.
Nose : An elegant bouquet, floral (acacia) and fruity (apple and quince) at the same time. With aeration, slightly mineral and fruity.
Palate : Fresh and fruity on the palate with a crisp apple finish. Wine with a perfect balance.
Food matches : Fish and seafood, white meat. Best between 10°C and 12°C.
Price : RM114.99
Barton & Guestier Réserve Rosé 2014
Appearance : Shiny salmon pink.
Nose : Flattering, with intense ripe red fruit aromas (redcurrant, raspberry, cherry) and spicy notes.
Palate : Crisp and lively on the palate with a lot of red fruit aromas.
Food matches : Grilled meats, salads, spicy and exotic dishes. Best between 10°C and 12°C.
Price : RM62.99
Price range of Barton & Guestier wines between RM61.23 – RM149.99.
