Chateau Leoville Barton 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 2018
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2018
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau Leoville Barton
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionSaint-Julien
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14
- LWIN10123612018
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Léoville Barton needs a little swirling to coax out delicate notions of fresh blackberries, mulberries and cassis, plus touches of pencil shavings, clove oil, charcoal and black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a great intensity of earth and mineral-laced black fruit flavors, supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. Give it a good 4-5 years in bottle and drink it over the next 20 years+.
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2045
- Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Review Date: March 2021
The 2018 Léoville Barton has a classy bouquet, a little timid at first, that just requires a few swirls to unleash blackberry and blueberry fruit and hints of crushed violet and desiccated orange peel. It blossoms wonderfully in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, wonderful depth and balance, and quite citric toward the finish, delivering plenty of energy. An excellent Léoville Barton whose sheer drinkability will please many, though I would afford it 4–6 years in bottle.
- Drinking Window: 2024 - 2045
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: March 2021