Château Mauvesin Barton

Identity

Château Mauvesin Barton is a family-owned winegrowing property located in Moulis-en-Médoc. The Barton Sartorius family are the proprietors. Lilian Barton Sartorius manages the estate, while Mélanie Barton Sartorius is in charge of technical direction. Michel Sartorius and Damien Barton Sartorius manage wine distribution and commercialisation respectively. The cellar master is Jules Ardouin, and the Boissenot team provides consultant oenology services.

History and philosophy

Château Mauvesin Barton was acquired by the Barton Sartorius family in 2011. The current château, the emblem of the property, was built in 1853. Prior to 2011, the estate was owned by the Vicomte and Vicomtesse A. de Baritault du Carpia. The estate practices sustainable viticulture.

Appellations

The plots of Château Mauvesin Barton are situated in Moulis-en-Médoc, producing wines under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Moulis-en-Médoc.

Practical information

Château Mauvesin Barton is located in Moulis-en-Médoc (33480). Direct sales are available at the property. Visits are by appointment from Monday to Friday. The estate also provides guest accommodation. For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)6 21 06 34 77 or +33556584181, or by email at chateau@mauvesin-barton.com or chateau@barton-family-wines.com.

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Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard covers a surface area of 46 hectares. The soils are composed of clay-limestone, fine gravel, and gravelly sand. The clay-limestone soils are well suited to Cabernet Franc and Merlot, while the fine gravel and gravelly sand suit Cabernet Sauvignon. The grape varieties planted are predominantly Merlot (54%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Cabernet Franc (11%). The average age of the vines is 35 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand for the young plots and mechanically for the remainder of the vineyard.

Flagship cuvées

The estate's main cuvée is Château Mauvesin Barton. The wines from this cuvée are crafted to deliver balance, suppleness, and distinct tannic quality. The estate also produces a second wine named L'Impression de Mauvesin Barton, sourced from the youngest plots in the vineyard. This cuvée is characterised by its fruit-forward character and approachable nature, ready to be enjoyed in its youth. Another cuvée, Canopée, is described as a wine of fresh fruit and immediate pleasure.

Vinification and ageing

Vinification is traditional, carried out in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, with long macerations and parcel-by-parcel fermentations. Meticulous berry sorting is performed. Ageing for Château Mauvesin Barton lasts 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels, with approximately one-third new oak. These barrels rest on a bed of fine gravel to help regulate ambient humidity. For the cuvée L'Impression de Mauvesin Barton, ageing also takes place in French oak barrels for 12 months, primarily using seasoned casks.