Château Léoville Barton
Château Léoville Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2021
94/100
Inside Bordeaux
94/100
The Wine Independent
94/100
Vinous
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2021
6x75cl
DP
£422.33
Last Few
2021
12x75cl
DP
£823.07
2021
3x1.5L
DP
£434.33
Last Few
2021
1x3L
DP
£323.42
Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
The first vintage to be vinified in the new Barton winery, although it doesn't appear to be open for visitors yet… We had to trek to deepest Moulis to taste the 2021. This feels like a big step up from Langoa. Smokey notes of tobacco, earth and Asian spice. Whilst there's noticeably more concentration, this is definitely not a blockbuster Barton. Refined, pure, seductive berries, very engaging and pretty. Lots of detail, waves of leafy cassis fruit and gentle minerals, this feels complete and beautifully judged with sweet, powdery tannins. This should be a lovely mid-term Leoville Barton. 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.
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Critic Reviews
94/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
The Wine Independent
A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Leoville Barton was aged in 60% new oak. It has a deep garnet-purple color and it gently wafts from the glass with classic scents of cassis, blackberries, and kirsch, giving way to nuances of violets, crushed rocks, and powdered cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate delivers taut, muscular black fruit, with approachable, grainy tannins and a lively line, finishing long and minerally. Wonderfully classic!
drinking window 2026 - 2038
date of review 04/2024
94/100
Jane Anson,
Inside Bordeaux
Bang on classic, extremely well balanced and enjoyable, rich cassis and blueberry, black tea, cloves, earthy. Tannins are present, a little austere but in no way drying and this should age well for a good 15 to 20 years. There's an emotional reason to buy this 2021 vintage also, if you are fan of Léoville Barton, as Anthony Barton, long-term owner and Bordeaux legend, died in January 2022. 60% new oak. Tasted twice.
drinking window 2027 - 2041
date of review 04/2024
94/100
Neal Martin,
Vinous
The 2011 Léoville-Barton marks the first vintage with Cabernet Franc in the blend, which Damien Barton explained was thanks to the smaller vats recently installed in the cuverie. There is a sense of airiness on the nose, very focused and well-defined with blackberry, bilberry and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and sappy with ripe black fruit and a fine bead of acidity, showing a touch of spice box and cinnamon on the finish. Superb.
drinking window 2026 - 2050
date of review 02/2024
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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.
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