critic reviews
The 2023 Mauvesin Barton, closed under Diam since 2022, has quite a rich nose, richer than expected, with cassis and kirsch scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, gentle grip, a little powdery in texture, with just a little attenuation toward the finish. This needs a few months to knit together and just muster a tad more precision.
The 2023 Mauvesin Barton is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherries, strawberry preserves, and cranberries spill from the glass, followed by hints of mint tea, dried Provence herbs, and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and well-sustained, with bright red berry flavors and textured grainy tannins, finishing with a floral lift. The blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc.
Inky ruby colour, another vintage that underlines how impressively Mauvesin Barton has been doing over the past few years. Delivers brambled blackberry fruit and balanced but clear toasted spices, austere on the finish, this heads towards closing in, but keeps the fruit on the savory side, and you feel that the Barton family's experiece means they can clearly identify what claret lovers expect from Moulis and zeroed in on it. Harvest September 14 to 26, 33% new oak, 30hl/h yields. Tasted twice.
The 2023 Mauvesin Barton shows a dark, somber character with aromas of licorice, smoke and spices. Medium-bodied, rich and firm, it's tannic and somewhat austere.