B&G Côtes-du-Rhône "Les Galets"

Description

B&G Côtes-du-Rhône «Les Galets» comes from the Rhône Valley and from Barton & Guestier, a French house founded in 1725. The name refers to the rounded pebbles in the vineyards: by day the stones absorb the sun's heat, by night they return it to the vines, helping the grapes ripen evenly. The 2022 vintage shows a deep ruby colour with garnet highlights. On the nose, ripe blackberry, juicy cherry and blackcurrant, lifted by black pepper and aromatic herbs. The palate is silky, velvety and balanced, with a long spiced-berry finish. Pairs with grilled meat — ribeye steak, rack of lamb with rosemary, duck — as well as roast beef, meat lasagne and mushroom stew. For cheese, choose aged Comté, Gouda or Cheddar. Serve at 16–18 °C, decanting 30–40 minutes beforehand.