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History
When Thomas Barton, the Irishman, settled in Bordeaux in 1725, he was very
quickly nicknamed "French Tom" by his friends and loyal
customers. A visonary and a true pioneer,
"French Tom" innovated throughout his entire life. He was the first shipper to
own his wine estates, confirming his passion of the vineyards of France. This
range of 3 superpremium South of France varietal wines was
created in his honour.
Winemaking
French Tom varietals are made with latest technologies of French know
how. The Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot and Chardonnay are
intensely flavored with well-balanced oak
influences, resulting in wines that are rich and complex. Three
partner-winemakers from the Languedoc and Gascony worked hand in hand with the
B&G winemakers team under the direction of Laurent Prada, to meet the
guidelines:
- A selection of prime vineyard plots and grapes
- Close monitoring at the moment of harvest
- use of long macerations for more structure and aromas
- Micro-oxygenation on the reds for richness and to soften tannins
- Fermentation and ageing in oak barrels to develop harmonious oaky aromas
and to bring roundness.
The whites are aged in American oak barrels and
the reds in French and American oak barrels.
The range
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