Chateau Leoville Barton



- Bordeaux, France
The Barton family's passion for wine is reflected in the elegance and consistency of Château Léoville Barton. This estate was classified as a 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc.
"Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Léoville-Barton has a surprisingly rich and opulent bouquet at first, although it calms down with aeration, offering crushed violet and black cherry scents, reminiscent of a fine Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth. Here the class begins to appear with fine balance and poise, but like the Langoa, it lacquers the mouth with tannins and feels very backward, surprising given the vintage..." 92/100, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
"Good bright ruby-red. Pretty aromas of black cherry, cassis, tobacco leaf, minerals, licorice and violet. Chewy, rich and deep, with good dense mid-palate fruit and excellent concentration. Fuller and sweeter than the Langoa. Finishes long and delineated, with powerful tannic clout and terrific mineral thrust. A serious 2006 for the cellar." 91+/100, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Bottle size | 750 |
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Vintage | 2006 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Wine Type | Red wines |
Wine Style | Smooth Red |
Oak | Strongly Oaked |
Drinkability | Drink now |
Sweetness | Dry |
Food Match | Cheese - Chèvre/Goats Cheese, Fowl - Slow Roasted Duck, Indulgence - Truffles |
Abv | 13% |