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

    Château Léoville Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2023

    97/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    94-96/100
    The Wine Independent
    92-94/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. 2023

      6x75cl

      EP

      £336.00

    2. 2023

      1x3L

      EP

      £269.00

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The effect of the new winery is perhaps more subtle with Leoville Barton. More dark and savoury than Langoa with lots of mineral, earthy notes interwoven with dark berries and a gentle florality. This is a supremely detailed, focussed Leoville with an impressive core of layered red and black fruits framed by smart, authoritative tannins. Although virile and powerful, there's something quite discrete, a sort of understated charm. Another wonderful example from this legendary second growth. Produced from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

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    Critic Reviews

    94-96/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2023 Leoville Barton is deep garnet-purple in color. It features fragrant scents of violets, fertile loam, and rose oil leading to a core of redcurrant jelly, cassis, and licorice with a touch of cardamom. The medium-bodied palate is tense and tightly wound at this youthful stage, like a taut spring ready to pop. Firm, fine-grained tannins and a racy backbone adeptly support the vibrant fruit, finishing long and perfumed. The blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in barriques, 60% new.
    drinking window 2029 - 2050
    date of review 05/2024
    97/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Step into the heart of what St Julien does best here, firm and muscular but thoroughly juicy tannins, concentrated blackberry and cassis fruits that are mature but full of finesse, with just the right amount of precision and tension. This is a wine where a single glass will not be enough, and reminds you that in 2022 the wines were exceptional but atypical for many Bordeaux lovers. Here you get an understated gloriously drinkable St Julien from long-term owners the Barton family that will go the distance. 60% new oak for ageing.
    drinking window 2033 - 2048
    date of review 05/2024
    92-94/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Léoville Barton was picked from September 12 to October 2 and aged in 60% new oak. This takes a long time to settle in the glass, unfolding with black fruit, wild mint and a subtle seaweed scent. This Saint-Julien gains cohesion with aeration—a bit of pep. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. A touch of dark chocolate infuses the black fruit, harmonious with a patina of new oak that will integrate with time. This is classic Léoville Barton from tip to toe, and whilst it does not match the imperious 2022, it is a very impressive follow-up due to its interwoven elegance.
    drinking window 2030 - 2055
    date of review 04/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Julien
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    12.5%

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