{"product_id":"sauternes-barton-guestier-1996","title":"Tradition Sauternes Barton \u0026 Guestier 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the Irishman Thomas Barton arrived in Bordeaux in 1725, the city was in the midst of a commercial boom where British and Irish merchants dominated the international wine trade. He founded his merchant house that same year, and in 1802, the partnership with Daniel Guestier became official, making Barton \u0026amp; Guestier one of France's oldest wine houses in continuous operation. Today, the house is part of the Castel group and has expanded its portfolio to include wines from several French regions. It remains primarily a négociant and merchant house, a role it has held for nearly three centuries, reflecting a time when Bordeaux brokers and négociants were as significant as the estates themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordeaux, situated by the Atlantic Ocean, is a historic wine region that has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. In the southern part of Bordeaux, within the Graves district, lies Sauternes, one of the world's most famous appellations for sweet white wine. The local vineyards are primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. The fog and moisture generated by the Ciron and Garonne rivers create ideal conditions for botrytis, or noble rot, which naturally concentrates the grapes. The 1996 vintage from this renowned area is described as classic and structured, earning a score of 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tradition Sauternes from Barton \u0026amp; Guestier is an Appellation Sauternes Contrôlée white wine. As part of the Tradition range, it is crafted to express the authenticity of the regional terroir. The production relies on late-harvested grapes that are carefully picked grape by grape to ensure natural sweetness. Following the harvest, the wine is matured in new oak barrels according to the house's centuries-old traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barton \u0026 Guestier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57455905669446,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1417_92e43f69-4e78-4eb0-904f-87a5625defd5.jpg?v=1790335561","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.se\/en\/products\/sauternes-barton-guestier-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}