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★ Jeb Dunnuck 97 • Wine Spectator 97 • Vinous 96 • James Suckling 97 • Wine Advocate 94

LEOVILLE BARTON 2018
  • LEOVILLE BARTON 2018
  • LEOVILLE BARTON 2018
LEOVILLE BARTON 2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Julien Bordeaux rouge 2018

2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Julien Bordeaux Red

€73,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

Leoville Barton 2018 asserts itself with a beautiful presence, the vintage bringing a precise fruity concentration and a promising structure. The palate reveals notes of black plum and violet, supported by polished tannins that herald a beautiful evolution. A Saint-Julien wine that combines elegance and potential.

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Producer:Chateau Leoville Barton
Appellation: Saint-Julien
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

This estate has been on fire in recent vintages, and the 2018 Château Léoville Barton is up there with the best of them. Based on 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot that was brought up in 60% new French oak, this classic, flawlessly balanced, straight-up awesome Saint-Julien has loads of cassis and mulberry fruits as well as notes of freshly sharpened pencils, leafy tobacco, chocolate, and earth. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and concentrated on the palate, it has building tannins and healthy acidity, yet the fruit is pure, perfectly ripe, and wonderfully integrated with all the wine's components. As is normal with this cuvée, it closes down with extended air and is going to take a solid 8-10 years of bottle age to reach the early stages of maturity. It's going to evolve for 30-40 years in cold cellars.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Léoville Barton, a prestigious Second Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, embodies Bordeaux elegance and tradition. Its history is that of a family, the Bartons, of Irish origin, who took root in the Médoc in the 19th century. Today, Lilian Barton Sartorius and her daughter Mélanie continue to promote this exceptional estate, with François Bréhant overseeing the quality of the wines. The Léoville Barton style is distinguished by its classic structure, balance, and ability to span the decades. The wines offer a complex aromatic palette, where dark fruits mingle with notes of spice and cedar. La Réserve de Léoville Barton, the estate's second wine, offers a more accessible approach to the property's style while maintaining its signature. It is remarkable that the family has managed to preserve the integrity of this great growth over time, without ever fragmenting it. Château Léoville Barton produces ample, dense wines of great finesse—wines for aging par excellence—that fully express the Saint-Julien terroir. The estate works notably with appellations such as Deuxièmes Crus, which consistently extend its signature.

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