With B&G Réserve Grenache Noir and B&G Réserve Viognier, Barton & Guestier adds two outstanding varietal to its premium French Réserve Varietals range that was launched in 1989, perpetuating the visionary spirit of the company's founders.

B&G Réserve Grenache Noir (IGP Pays d'Oc)

The Grenache Noir grape in France is well known for entering the Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends. When grown in the hot climate of the Languedoc, this famous grape varietal is even more expressive.

Tasting notes:

• Appearance: Brilliant cherry red colour.
• Nose: Red fruit aromas (raspberry, strawberry , redcurrant), as well as spicy hints (cinnamon, black pepper).
• Palate: Well balanced, with pomegranate notes and luscious tannins. The long aftertaste is fruity with some mint.
• Food matches: Perfect with lamb, duck, spicy food and Mediterranean dishes. Best served around 16°C.

The packaging:

B&G Réserve Grenache Noir has a black cap in line with the name of the Varietal on the label. The wines are coming with corks.
B&G Réserve Grenache Noir is available from stock in 6x75cl as from now.

B&G Réserve Viognier (IGP Pays d'Oc)

These Viognier grapes grow along the Thau pond in Marseille and Agde. The proximity of the pond is particularly well adapted as it provides some humidity and freshness.

Tasting notes:

• Appearance: Light golden yellow.
• Nose: Very expressive with white flowers aromas (honeysuckle) and fruity aromas (peach, pear, tropical fruit).
• Palate: Harmonious, well-balanced, expressive, very delicate with a round texture and a long fruity and floral finish.
• Food matches: Perfect as an aperitif, with white meat, fish and Asian cuisine. Best served between 10 and 12°C.

The packaging:

B&G Réserve Viognier has a nice yellow golden cap in line with the name of the Varietal on the label. The wines are coming with screwcaps.
B&G Réserve Viognier is available from stock in 6x75cl as from now.

The Tapas brochure is a new consumer promotion tools for the B&G Réserve Varietal range. Benefitting of an original bottle- and fan-shape format, the brochure hihglights each wine of the varietal range with 4 tasty and easy to make tapas recipes.

At Barton & Guestier, we have proclaimed the "Art de Vivre" (Art of Living), our company philosophy.

Whether in Bordeaux, at Château Magnol, a magical place of French art of living, or in other countries, we want to share this philosophy of pleasure, sharing and discovery. Guided by the pioneering spirit of our founder Thomas Barton, embracing as he did every chance to discover new emotions, we offer here some ideas for food & wine pairing in an informal, fun atmosphere, some original alliances that bring out the best in our wines and in the culinary cultures from around the world, to share a key moment of French culture, called "aperitif"!

In France, the cocktail before dinner called "apéritif" is an institution, a moment of sharing and pleasure. A moment that we want to extend and that becomes "apéritif dinatoire" or a cocktail dinner party during which a good glass of wine becomes a must. Peanuts and sausages that usually accompany our "apéros" are replaced by small bites, more elaborate, more festive and if possible home-made. Beyond the gustatory pleasure, these carefully prepared appetizers aim at offering pleasure to people we love and with whom we want to share convivial moments.

To make the most of this moment of sharing without spending hours in the kitchen, we bring you a few simple and quick recipes of tapas and finger food from around the world to which everyone can add a creative touch. To enhance the tasting experience and make life easier, every recipe is suggested with one of our B&G Réserve Varietal wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Rosé from the Languedoc, Pinot Noir from Corsica or Sauvignon Blanc from Gascony, each grape variety expresses its uniqueness and brings a personal touch to your moments of pleasure and sharing.

Tapas brochures are available:

• In English - under B&G Ref N° 0464
• In French - under B&G Ref N° 0465.
  

Price per set of 5: 17,80 €