2018 Leoville Barton (St-Julien)
Secondary Description
74% Cabernet Sauvignon/23% Merlot/3% Cabernet Franc. 18 months elevage in 60% new oak barrels. Rich black fruit and very elegant sweet smoky notes on the nose. Amazing depth and structure coupled with an exceptionally long finish. (JW/16/04/19) Smoky and a touch of incense on the nose, rather more wrapped up and less fruit-forward than the Langoa we taste it against. Bags of acidity and freshness, great length. Rewarding. (NT 29/04/19)
Producer
Origin
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14%
Classification
Medoc second growths 2nd 2eme
Score
96 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, March 2021
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Media Reviews
Antonio Galloni
The 2018 Leoville-Barton is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Creme de cassis, lavender, menthol, licorice and cloves race out of the glass. The 2018 marries the natural opulence of the year with a pretty classic sense of structure, making for one of the more compelling wines of the year. I would give this a good decade in the cellar. There is much to look forward to. I especially admire the energy and poise here. 96 points