Château Léoville Barton – 2ème Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Julien 2021

91,50 €

Both the depth and the mystery of a bottle that has not yet revealed all its secrets… letting itself be approached little by little, by imperceptible touches, in communion with it…

It opens with a lush, dark colour and a sophisticated nose of fresh plums, blueberries, blackberries and even a hint of caramelised biscuit. On the palate, that same primary fruit is deliciously fresh, interwoven with juicy acidity. The smooth tannins are ripe and seem to be well integrated into the wine, making it already so approachable and drinkable.

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With this Deuxième Cru Classé, we are in the upper echelons of the Saint-Julien appellation. Anthony Barton, assisted by Jacques and Eric Boissenot, has worked tirelessly to restore the lustre to a name and a wine that had been resting on their laurels. You’ll find 3 grape varieties in this bottle: a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with old vines over 40 years old producing rich, concentrated grapes.

The vinification process is a blend of tradition and modernity, with parcel-by-parcel processing and temperature control in wooden vats. The wine is aged in oak barrels, more than half of which are new.

The result is a Saint-Julien with a host of qualities: balance, a complex bouquet, strength, depth, richness, good ageing potential… It’s a Grand Vin at a more affordable price than you might think.

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