Barton & Guestier

A full flavored Chardonnay from the south of France.

An easy to like and easy to quaff French Pinot Noir; nothing fancy here, just soft Pinot fruit to go with so many foods, or just by its lonesome.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Rather satisfying, '04 B&G French Tom Cabernet offers pleasing red fruit ripeness and excellent concentration of fruit.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. More than the usual bill of fare from France's Vin de Pays d'Oc region, the pretty B&G Merlot exhibits exactly what one would expect from the varietal- a smooth ride.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A stand-up wine, the full-flavored '04 B&G French Tom Chardonnay is one of the finest white wines to come out of France's Vin de Pays d'Oc region; smooth and lively in the finish.

With a fine grip on the palate, the B&G Cabernet serves up flavors of red currants and ripe herbs; nice textures on the palate; a good "beef" wine.

Ripe and straight-forward, the fruit-friendly B&G Cabernet shows up with soft, easy-to-like flavors and a finish that is very pleasing; this wine is a great match for baked short ribs.

B&G makes a very easy-to-drink Cotes-du-Rhone; a soft red with no edges; a good choice with lightly seasoned meat stews.

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine, straight-forward effort, the nifty '01 B&G Merlot offers good red wine drinking in a soft and easy package; excellent with braised meat.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A satisfying drink, the well-built B&G Chateauneuf stays the course of a vintage that produced solid wines

The B&G Saint-Emilion excels with red fruit flavors and elegance; bright and lively on the palate.

A sturdy Sauternes, the Barton & Guestier offers a full sturdy palate and a medium to sweet profile; great as a first course with pate.

B&G produces a pleasant, ripe style Chardonnay from France's Vin de Pays d'Oc region.

A clear look at Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. Ripe melon flavors and pleasant and subtle with an easy crisp finish.

Soft and ripe, the B&G Merlot offers a picture perfect example of the varietal; nothing fancy, just a good drinking red wine with pleasing red fruit flavors; smooth finish.

France. Crisp on the palate, a delicate balance of rich and acidic. Superb aftertaste of hazelnut and flowers. 14.2% ABV