The collaboration pays tribute to Germain Rambaud and his wonderful winemaking strategies
New York, NY (November 8, 2022) – Barton & Guestier (B&G), the award-winning French winehouse with three centuries of winemaking historical past, proclaims right now their collaboration with acclaimed multidisciplinary French artist, Woo. Accessible in choose Florida, Texas and New York retail and on-line shops this December, the B&G Restricted Version Bordeaux Purple by Woo options the artist’s signature model mirrored on the label as an ode to Germain Rambaud, the primary cellar grasp at Barton & Guestier courting again to the 18th century.
For B&G, the collaboration with Woo aligns with the model’s dedication to native partnerships and devotion to French historical past and heritage, whereas mixing its revolutionary and youthful spirit. The portray showcased on the restricted version Bordeaux Purple combines distinct symbolism within the daring model of graffiti and delicate calligraphy traces – a signature Woo model. The portray displays intricate particulars paying homage to B&G and to Rambaud. A detailed take a look at the daring gold particulars reveals the letters ‘B & G,’ a nod to the famend French winehouse.
Settled in Bordeaux, Woo is a multidisciplinary artist, at mid-way between avenue artwork and calligraphy. Impressed by artists like Keith Haring and Nikki de Saint Phalle, Woo’s deep attachment to the class of oriental alphabets is expressed in his productions in singular calligraphic parts. The repetition of the gesture, the motion of the wrist, and the fluidity usually signify the symbolism itself.
“Inspiring the French ‘Artwork of Residing’ and bringing feelings to winelovers worldwide is what B&G has achieved for almost three centuries,” says Carlos Varela, CEO of BGPL USA, the distributor and marketer of Barton & Guestier. “Winemaking is an artform and this particular collaboration with Woo represents the emotion of sipping your favourite wine whereas gazing at an inspiring piece of artwork.”
Aged in oak for six months, the Restricted Version Bordeaux Purple is a wealthy 2020 classic – a mix of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, exhibiting a superb ruby crimson colour. The wine is produced principally within the Entre Deux Mers and the appropriate financial institution of the Gironde estuary, farmed in numerous terroirs (clay, limestone and gravels) and Oceanic and gentle local weather. The vinification course of consists of managed extraction together with three weeks maceration with each day pumping over.
On the nostril, crimson and black berries (crimson currant, cherry, and blackcurrant) are mixed with spicy and toasty notes. On the palate, the wine is fruit-driven with a superb stability of spherical and velvety tannins and a protracted fruity and spicy end. The wine is finest served with roasted hen, a cheeseburger or pizza.
This Barton & Guestier and Woo collaboration is the results of two shared passions — wine and artwork — and the will to deliver them to shoppers able to embrace the French ‘Artwork of Residing’.
About Barton & Guestier
Based in Bordeaux in 1725 by the Irishman Thomas Barton, Barton & Guestier has developed a premium model technique primarily based on AOC and Varietal wines from the primary French wine rising areas: Bordeaux, Loire, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, Languedoc, Provence and Gascony. With virtually three centuries of expertise, the model’s experience ensures constant high quality and magnificence, and reassures shoppers in an more and more sophisticated market. Modern and informative packaging, in addition to fashionable communication instruments, make Barton & Guestier wines accessible for wine lovers in over 130 international locations. Barton & Guestier is engaged in CSR with well being and environmental safety as priorities.
