Thomas Barton 2018 AOC

Thomas Barton 2018 AOC is a bold, slightly tannic, dry, and a little acidic blend of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes that produces a burst of excitement all around. The Bordeaux Saint Emilion wine style from the Bordeaux region in France is majorly made from Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

The Thomas Barton St Emilion is also referred to as a Bordeaux Blend which is a conflation of different varieties of grapes used to produce red wines of Bordeaux. Red wine Bordeaux Blends are infamous for their amazingly deep flavours and structure. The flavours used to portray them include but are not limited to blackcurrant, plum, and other dark fruits.

The high amount of tannins provide them a firm structure. This range of wines is the ultimate homage to Thomas Barton, who came in Bordeaux from Ireland in 1725. He quickly became the most important wine merchant in Bordeaux having built a solid reputation among prestigious customers all over Europe.

The spirit of Thomas Barton has been perpetuated in this unique and presitious range of carefully selected wines from the heart of the Bordeaux region’s greatest appellations. These wines are the epitome of classic Bordeaux: rich, fruity and elegantly oaked, the modern equivalent of the great wines of the 18th century, those that Thomas Barton might have enjoyed and chosen himself.

Everything starts out in the vineyard, with a drastic selection of the best terroirs and strict vine-growing rules in order to guarantee high quality fruit. Yields are low, sorting rigorous, and the wines are traditionally fermented before ageing in oak barrels to enhance each terroir’s authenticity.