Grenache Syrah Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Mediterranean mezze platters, grilled summer vegetables, and light poultry or seafood dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Barton & Guestier, established in 1725 by Irish merchant Thomas Barton and later joined by French merchant Daniel Guestier, stands as the oldest wine house in Bordeaux. For this expressive rosé, they source fruit from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Pays d'Oc in the South of France. Here, the Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cooling sea breezes, provides the perfect canvas for Grenache and Syrah. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and undergo a brief cold maceration or direct pressing, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve their delicate aromatics. This classic Southern French blend marries the luscious red-berry charm of Grenache with the subtle, spicy structure of Syrah, resulting in a pale, refreshing, and aromatic rosé that captures the relaxed, sun-kissed lifestyle of the French Mediterranean coast.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1725 by Irish merchant Thomas Barton—and subsequently partnered with Daniel Guestier in 1802—Barton & Guestier holds distinction as the oldest active négociant house in Bordeaux. Operating from its historic headquarters and educational hub at Château Magnol in the Haut-Médoc, the house farms thirty hectares of Cru Bourgeois gravel and sandy-loam soils certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE Level 3) and ISO 14001. Under the stewardship of head winemaker Laurent Prada, the maison blends traditional Bordeaux vinification with contemporary cellaring techniques across an expansive network of partnering vignerons. Barton & Guestier curates benchmark appellation bottlings spanning Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, and the Pays d'Oc. Its signature portfolio features the cellar-worthy Château Magnol Haut-Médoc, the premium Thomas Barton Réserve collection, and regional varietal expressions crafted to highlight terroir transparency, vibrant fruit purity, and refined French oak integration.