Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Les Violettes
Gamay

Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Les Violettes

Barton & Guestier750 ml12.5% ABV

A smooth, charming French red with notes of violet

Les Violettes is a charming French red wine that opens with a pleasing aroma of black cherry, licorice, and violet. The palate is smooth and light-bodied, delivering an approachable, fruit-forward experience with a soft and balanced finish.

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Best enjoyed

Lightly chilled52-58F
Wine glassBurgundy glass
Weeknight
Casual Dining
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Food pairings

Traditional
Roasted chicken or herb-crusted pork tenderloin
Vegetarian
Wild mushroom risotto or grilled eggplant
Cheese
Mild goat cheese or creamy Brie
Also good withChickenMushroomsSoft Cheese

The story behind it

The maker

Barton & Guestier, founded in 1725 by Thomas Barton and Daniel Guestier in Bordeaux, is one of the oldest wine merchant houses in France. For nearly three centuries, they have curated exceptional wines representing the diverse terroirs of France's premium growing regions.

How it is made

Crafted in the historic Beaujolais region of France, this wine is made primarily from Gamay grapes using traditional semi-carbonic maceration. This process emphasizes vibrant fresh fruit aromatics and soft, delicate tannins.

From Beaujolais, France

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