chateau leoville barton 2eme cru classe st julien

Château Léoville Barton

Château Léoville Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2010

Name: Château Léoville Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien
Brand: Château Léoville Barton
Price: 649.22 GBP

97/100

Inside Bordeaux

91/100

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2010
6x75cl
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£649.22

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Produced from 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2010 Leoville Barton possesses considerably more density and intensity (than Langoa). This is a spectacular effort; massively concentrated with huge extract and tannins, yet there is exquisite balance here. Everything is in perfect harmony - initially quite reserved and tight knit with hints of cut flowers and a melting pot of dark berries and minerals. This is very muscular and correct with wave after wave of cassis and cherry stone fruit; a composed and very classy, large-scaled Leoville Barton with inspiring tannins and lots of backbone.

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Critic Reviews

97/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Softened plum in colour, still very closed on the aromatics but there's no hiding the quality underneath, chocolate drops, blueberry, damson, confident architecture packed with chalky tannins. A big vintage that needs more time. 60% new oak barrels for ageing, harvest 28 September to 8 October.

drinking window 2024 - 2050

date of review 10/2024

91/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

Two bottles of the 2010 Léoville Barton were opened, the first showing just a little oxidation, the second thankfully fresher although maybe not quite as representative as I would like. Black fruit, earthy scents and touches of undergrowth come through. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of graphite infused black fruit, but it feels a little blunt on the finish and does not quite convey the length of its peers. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.

date of review 04/2020

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

St Julien

Producer:

Château Léoville Barton

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cab Sauvignon Merlot

abv:

13.5%

allergen information

This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.