Barton & Guestier

The heritage of Maison Barton & Guestier dates back to the 18th century

In 1725, Thomas Barton, an Irishman, settled in Bordeaux and set up his trading company, which is still in business today. In 1755, Germain Rambaud became First Cellar Master for Thomas Barton. In 1802, the partnership between Daniel Guestier and Thomas Barton's grandson became official. The duo organized the shipment of their wines via the Garonne River to Ireland, England, the Netherlands and the United States. Barton & Guestier is now present in over 130 countries. Their reputation grew when Thomas Jefferson, in 1805, asked for wines from this House. Barton & Guestier thinks big: purchases of three châteaux between 1821 and 1875 (Châteaux Langoa, Léoville and Beychevelle). 1969 was a turning point: the newly acquired Château de Magnol, with its Gallo-Roman villa architecture, became the company's headquarters. In 1981, a visit from Richard Nixon further raised the profile of the company. In 1989, Barton & Guestier broke new ground by creating the first Wine Connaisseur Programme.

Barton & Guestier values

Quality is the fundamental value of this House, which wishes to maintain its status as a leading international brand and always offer the best to consumers. For several years, Barton & Guestier has been committed to sustainable development. In fact, Château Magnol is the first organization to implement the Bordeaux Wine Environmental Management System.

The Wines of Barton & Guestier

Bordeaux, Loire, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Rhône and Provence are the regions represented in AOC. "Château Magnol" Cru Bourgeois Appellation Haut-Médoc (blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot). "Les Charmes de Magnol" Médoc appellation (blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). "M de Magnol" in Bordeaux Red and Bordeaux White. A modern wine for urban consumption on any occasion. "B&G Héritage", born of the House's anniversary, the first non-vintage wine of consistent quality. "B&G Appellations": 19 appellation wines produced in collaboration with 150 winemakers. Thomas Barton Réserve": these wines, a tribute to the founder, are made with limited yields, meticulous selection of grapes and traditional vinification. "Châteaux sélectionnés par B&G": a range of wines demonstrating the specificity of each château according to its appellation. "Historic brands" such as "Prince Noir" (1917) and "1725" Bordeaux Réserve, the brand's flagship. Perfect for everyday drinking. B&G offers Protected Geographical Indication varietal wines (IGP - formerly Vins de Pays) such as "B&G Réserve Varietals", "B&G Bistro", "Domaine La Gardie" (fruity, powerful wines). Organic wines are varietal wines made from organically grown grapes from the Languedoc and Loire Valley regions. B&G offers sparkling wines from Ardèche and the South of France, as well as a Crémant de Bordeaux and an alcohol-free sparkling wine.