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Barton & Guestier’s history dates back to the 18th century when Ireland native Thomas Barton immigrated to Bordeaux at the age of 30. He founded a wine-shipping company in 1725, and he is considered to be the first wine shipper to personally own a wine estate. In 1802, his grandson and successor, Hugh Barton, partnered with French trader Daniel Guestier to create Barton & Guestier. Today, Barton & Guestier wines are distributed to 130 countries spread over five continents. Barton & Guestier’s expansive portfolio includes bottlings from Beaujolais, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley and the Rhône Valley. For more information on Barton & Guestier’s wines, visit our Barton & Guestier Reviews.

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Barton & Guestier 2005 Thomas Barton Réserve White (Sauternes)

A full, liquorous wine, with ripe mango and apricot flavors set against a backdrop of honey, dry botrytis and dense texture. The wine is now ready and maturing well. Drink over the next year. — R.V. (6/1/2010)

Barton & Guestier 2000 Premium Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc)

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Price $13

Created for the American market, this wine possesses a fruit-forward style and flavors of blackberries, plums and chocolate. Finishing dry, with soft tannins, this rich wine is a crowd-pleaser. — W.E. (11/15/2002)

Barton & Guestier 2005 Thomas Barton Réserve Privée Red (Médoc)

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Price $50

A wine that certainly brings out much of the rich, dense character of 2005. The tannins are solid and dry, but with all that black berry fruit and ripe acidity, this is a fine achievement. It holds up well on the finish, bringing out sweetness as well as freshness. — R.V. (6/1/2009)

Barton & Guestier 1998 Tradition Red (Côtes du Rhône)

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Price $9

A winning wine with solid, substantial Syrah aromas and flavors. Leather, fruit, spice and game on the nose. Ripe cherry and cinnamon flavors with briary accents. Nice mouthfeel and fairly robust, with some complexity. Balanced and appealing; can still improve. Best Buy. — W.E. (5/1/2000)

Barton & Guestier 1998 Roi Chevalier Red (Saint-Emilion)

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Price $14

Displays handsome aromas and flavors with a complex mix of plummy fruit, earth, mushrooms, violets and lavender, and dusty cocoa. Attractive balance with good body and texture. Blackberry and coffee flavors mark the finish, which sports full but well-dispersed tannins. Appealing now, but has some aging potential, too. Accessible, affordable, appellation-bearing… — W.E. (5/1/2000)

Barton & Guestier 2007 White (Sauternes)

Vintage 2007 was a big success in Sauternes, and this wine gives a good indication of the richness both of the yellow peach and apricot fruits and the drier botrytis. Ample, full and finely balanced. — R.V. (6/1/2010)

Barton & Guestier 1998 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Price $23

This offering from a well-known négociant is made in a lighter style and has good flavor. The essential ripeness of the vintage shows; there is some texture to the mouthfeel and it wraps up with a clean finish of good length. — M.M. (12/31/2000)

Barton & Guestier 1998 Tradition Grenache (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Price $19

Predominantly Grenache-based, with a nice cherry fruit, spice, herb and pepper bouquet. Good but not dense fruit, which reads fairly sweet; offers spice, dried flowers, and tar accents. Decent tannins fan out on the finish, with pepper, earth and violet notes. Elegant and attractive, if a touch light. — W.E. (5/1/2000)

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