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This wine has a fairly intense purple color. On the nose, it reveals a beautiful expression of the fruit with a dominance of blackberry aroma and a lightly toasted side. It is balanced with a fine body, a dense and suave substance. The supple and soft tannins make it as a gourmet wine.
| Wine Type | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Moulis en Medoc |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Brand | Chateau Mauvesin Barton |
| Cultivar | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Pack Size | 1x75cl |
| Alcohol Percentage | 13.50 |
| Duty Status | Duty Paid |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Rating Agencies | JancisRobinson.com, Robert Parker, Vinous |
Tasted blind. Full and round. More luscious than most.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2028
The 2016 Mauvesin Barton has a perfumed bouquet of red cherries, crushed strawberry and hints of soy and warm gravel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, supremely well-judged acidity and a detailed, elegant finish that lingers in the mouth. I must hold up my hands and admit that I underrated this out of barrel (mean old me), and happily upgrade my score.
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2032
Lilian Barton told me that the Cabernet Sauvignon froze overnight in May, which means that there is just 28% in the 2016 Mauvesin Barton, alongside 47% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. Picked between 3 and 26 October, it has an attractive if comparatively simplistic cranberry, blackcurrant and cedar-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, just a splash of soy on the entry, nicely balanced, although that absence of Cabernet means that it just lacks a little backbone and some complexity on the finish. As such, I feel it will be one of the earlier-drinking Moulis wines from the 2016 vintage.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030
In August 2011, The Barton Sartorius family acquired this historical wine producing estate and its Château that was re-baptized Château Mauvesin Barton.
With the Barton family’s centuries of experience and unique expertise behind them, each of the four family members plays a specific role, perpetuating tradition and sharing their passion : Lilian Barton Sartorius takes on the management of the Château, Michel Sartorius takes care of the wine distribution, Mélanie Barton Sartorius becomes technical manager and Damien Barton Sartorius brings his expertise to the commercialisation of the wine.
