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2021 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
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Product: 20211012361
2021 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux

Description

Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Merlot 11%, Cabernet Franc 5%

Damien Barton Sartorius’s new cuverie, with its more adapted design, has allowed a small quantity of Cabernet Franc to be included in the grand vin for the first time in years. Overall, there is more precision and refined purpose in the wine. It carries the hallmarks of St Julien, with succulent and silky dark fruit and a warm spiciness. Yet it feels compact and compressed, indicating complexity to come. This is a laudable success and aptly worthy of Anthony Barton’s memory, being the last vintage before his passing in January 2022. Drink 2027-2045.

Our score: 17/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd, April 2022

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Léoville Barton

About this wine

Chateau Leoville Barton

Château Léoville Barton is the smallest portion of the great Léoville estate and has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. There is no château and the wine is made at Langoa Barton.
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Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien

St Julien is the smallest of the ‘Big Four’ Médoc communes although, without any First Growths, it is recognised to be the most consistent of the main communes with many châteaux turning out impressive wines year after year. The wines can be judged as much by texture as flavour, and there is a sleek, wholesome character to the best. At their very finest they combine Margaux’s elegance and refinement with Pauillac’s power and substance.
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