Saturday, July 07, 2012

Thomas Barton Reserve Graves Blanc AOC 2010 (Barton & Guestier)

In the glass the wine greets you with a bright pale gold color.  On the nose there is a light intensity of pear or peach with a very slight hint of an elusive floral note.  On the palate the wine is dry and medium to full-bodied.  It has mouth-watering acidity although it is not sharp-edged --  the wine seems to possess a luscious creamy texture.  The flavors are similar to the nose with a light to medium intensity of peach and pear.  The finish clean with a short length with slight hints of the peach and pear.

Wine & Food: Serve chilled between 45F to 55F.  As an aperitif or with cheeses (possibly a type of blue cheese or goat) but it would be an experiment.  Certainly this wine is perfect for a leisurely meal with fresh fish, seafood and shellfish.  another option might be grilled poultry seasoned lightly with fresh green herbs.  If you used citrus slices as a light garish (i.e. lemon) it would complement the acidity.

Approximate Retail Price: US$19.00

--Review by Kenn Pogash ("the guy wearing the bow tie")

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