Barton & Guestier Reserve Pinot Noir 2024

Barton & Guestier Reserve Pinot Noir is a supple, fruit-forward Corsican Pinot with red cherry and plum at its centre, lifted by gentle floral notes and a savoury, earthy edge. Mocha, vanilla and warm spice add a polished touch, while smooth tannins and fresh acidity keep the dry palate light on its feet. Made from 100% Pinot Noir under the IGP Ile de Beauté, it offers an easy route into French Pinot without demanding a special occasion. Serve lightly cool with mushroom risotto, pizza, paella or a relaxed plate of Mediterranean-inspired fare.

What the winery says:

The 2024 is made from 100% Pinot Noir grown on Corsica, where varied soils of sand, clay, chalk, schist, gravel and pebbles meet a sunny, windy Mediterranean climate. Cool nights and warm days help the fruit ripen while retaining freshness. Destemmed grapes undergo a three-day cold maceration at 12°C under carbon dioxide, followed by fermentation in vats with twice-daily punchdowns and malolactic fermentation in tank. Ruby red with violet hues, it shows red cherry, mocha, vanilla, kirsch and spice. The wine is suitable for vegans and produced under Sustainable Winegrowing practices.

What the experts say:

Cameron Douglas MS, 88 Points and Recommended (2024)
“Aromas and flavours of fresh red berries and plum.”