2022 Mauvesin Barton
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This is a terrific-value wine this year – something Damien Barton-Sartorius attributes to the vineyards’ limestone and clay soils. Yields were a healthy 35hl/ha, but it’s produced a delicious, vibrant and fresh “luncheon Claret”. A blend of 55% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc, with a third new oak, this is classically proportioned, with juicy dark fruit and a mineral freshness.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
James Suckling
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The 2022 Mauvesin Barton is composed of 55% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc, aging in 33% new oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out with lively notions of fresh blackberries, black raspberries, and red currant jelly. The medium to full bodied palate delivers taut, muscular fruit with wonderfully firm, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness throughout, finishing long and fruity. Seriously impressive!
A polished and pretty wine with blackberries and cherries. Hints of hazelnut. Medium body. Fine tannins. Long finish.
Fresh, juicy, fruity, medium-bodied, forward, and already nice in your glass, this is going to be perfect, with its core of bright, red fruits, and savory, leafy herbs to enjoy on release.
