Château Mauvesin Barton

Bordeaux, France

As the name suggests, Mauvesin Barton is owned and run by the Barton family of Saint-Julien, with Anthony’s equally charming grandchildren Damien and Melanie gradually taking over the day to day running of the estates from their mother Lilian. Since the Bartons bought the estate in 2011, they have undertaken a complete reconstruction of the vineyards and cellar, and the wines seem to get more and more precise with each vintage. 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot are planted across 40ha on gravelly soils.