Côtes du Rhône Barton & Guestier 2001
The 2001 Côtes du Rhône from Barton & Guestier is a red wine originating from the Rhône Valley in southeastern France, bottled at 14% alcohol. Barton & Guestier is one of France's oldest wine houses in continuous operation, founded in Bordeaux in 1725 by the Irish merchant Thomas Barton during a period of significant commercial growth. The partnership with Daniel Guestier was officially established in 1802. Today, the house is part of the Castel Group, and while its historical roots are deeply tied to the Bordeaux trade structure, its portfolio has expanded to include wines from several other prominent French regions. Operating primarily as a négociant rather than a single estate, the house maintains a role it has held for nearly three centuries.
The Rhône Valley has a rich viticultural history dating back to Roman times. The Côtes du Rhône appellation, which was granted AOC status in 1937, is a vast regional designation that covers the entire valley. It spans 171 municipalities across six departments, stretching from Vienne in the north to Avignon in the south. As France's second-largest AOC, the area features a highly diverse terroir. The soils vary dramatically throughout the region, ranging from granite in the northern sections to limestone, clay, and pebble gravel in the warmer southern parts.
This vintage is crafted from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan, which are classic varieties for the region. Grenache, the French name for Garnacha, is widely cultivated in the Rhône Valley, Southern France, and California. It is complemented by Syrah, a blue grape also known internationally as Shiraz, which is a staple in the Rhône as well as in regions like Australia and Washington. The blend is rounded out by Carignan, a traditional Mediterranean grape variety frequently grown in Southern France and Spain. Together, these varieties form the foundation of the traditional red wines produced under the Appellation Côtes-du-Rhône Contrôlée.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Côtes du Rhône
The Rhône Valley in south-eastern France has grown wine since Roman times. The region falls into two parts: the northern section with steep slopes, where Syrah produces deep wines in Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, and the warmer south, where Grenache-based blends culminate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are spicy and powerful with dark berries, pepper and garrigue herbs.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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