Barton & Guestier is one of the major sponsors -"Master-Builder-Patrons"- of Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin, the world wine capital's new attraction paying homage to wine civilisations around the world - and all that is universal, cultural, and symbolic about them.

A true passion for fine wine, a pioneering spirit, a taste for adventure, the Garonne River, the desire to share knowledge, and a love of the French art of living are all links that easily lead Barton & Guestier to support this project from its very inception.

The Cité du Vin was inaugurated on the 31st of May by French president François Hollande and the Mayor of Bordeaux, Alain Juppé. Numerous other personalities, including Olivier Marc, Managing Director of Barton & Guestier, were also present.

As the oldest Bordeaux winehouse selling its wines under its own name, and thanks to the impetus of its parent firm, Barton & Guestier has supported the Cité du Vin from the very beginning because both share a lot:

• A true passion for wine!
• A pioneering spirit of adventure that motivated our founders!
• A location: the quays of the Garonne in Bordeaux - the origin of Bordeaux wine's international reputation, as well as that of Barton & Guestier!
• A desire to share knowledge about wine, essential for future generations, which is epitomised by B&G’s long-standing efforts at Château Magnol!
• A celebration of French wine and the French Art of Living!

Among the various sections of the Cité du Vin's permanent tour circuit, Barton & Guestier and its parent company chose to focus on the multi-sensory attraction "The Buffet of the 5 Senses". The aim of this module is to help people discover the world of wine in the most natural way possible, by stimulating the five senses. This choice reflects our desire to highlight wine's sensory appeal and to make people of all different backgrounds aware of how useful it is to learn how to taste.

In addition to the permanent circuit, which features documents from the Barton & Guestier archives, the Cité du Vin also offers temporary exhibitions, performances, conferences, and tasting workshops. Visitors can admire the sweeping vista of the Port of the Moon from the belvedere on the top floor while enjoying a glass of wine.

The Cité du Vin also has a restaurant with a panoramic view, along with a wine bar and an impressive wine cellar featuring wines from around the world - including Thomas Barton Réserve Médoc and B&G Réserve Chardonnay!

A visit to the Cité du Vin is also scheduled for guests staying at Château Magnol and students at the Barton & Guestier Food & Wine Academy!