Winemaker Notes
Thanks to a great diversity of microclimates and soils, Bordeaux was geographically predestined to produce the world's finest wines. The richness and elegance of Thomas Barton Réserve Bordeaux is due to a subtle blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, combined with the skills and experience of the winemaker.
This attractive and charming wine has an intense ripe, raspberry nose with tobacco overtones. It is well structured on the palate with plenty of fruit, a good balance, and soft tannins.
Perfect with red meat, roast chicken, and soft-ripened cheeses such as Morbier. Best served between 16°-18°C (60°-64°F).
Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
In most of France, wines are named by their place of origin and not by the type of grape (with the exception of Alsace). Just like a red Burgundy is by law, always made of Pinot noir, a red Bordeaux is a blended wine composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Depending on the laws of the village from which the grapes come, the conditions of the vintage and decisions of the winemaker, the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and in rare cases, Carmenere. So popular and repeated has this mix of grape varieties become worldwide, that the term, Bordeaux Blend, refers to a wine blended in this style, regardless of origin.