[La Reserve de Leoville Barton 2016]
James Suckling rating: 94/100
The vineyard of Chateau Leoville Barton is located on the slopes of Saint Julien, composed of gravel from the Garonne River, situated on a bed of gravel-clay-limestone. Leoville Barton has rich tannins and requires aging for about 10 years to reveal its potential. It has a strong and full-bodied entry, a long-lasting finish, and a taste that lingers!Chateau Leoville Barton 2017 showcases the easily recognizable hallmark of a flagship Left Bank Bordeaux wine.The enchanting bouquet bursts from the glass, exuding delicious notes of blackcurrants, lavender, and cedarwood, while the nose also reveals fresh white flowers and rich minerality.The body is noble and magnificent, juicy and smooth with tannins, leaving an endless aftertaste.Moreover, the careful oak aroma further highlights the rich fruit.The palate is long and elegant, showcasing lingering notes of chocolate and licorice; concentrated, elegant, and generous, the mythical Chateau Leoville Barton 2017 is expected to evolve beautifully.
Coal smoke and black stony minerals create a dramatic, capricious atmosphere here, surrounded by spicy red berries and black cherries.The palate is vibrant and lively, with cocoa powder, wild berries, and a perfect, fresh, smooth finish.The second wine of Léoville-Barton.Try it from 2023. s
Grape variety:
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
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