Druivenras | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
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Over het wijnhuis | Château Léoville Barton is een 2e Cru Classé en gevestigd in Saint-Julien. Het is sinds 1826 in handen van dezelfde familie en wordt momenteel geleid door Lilian Barton Sartorius, de negende generatie, tevens eigenaar van Langoa-Barton. |
Robert Parker | 95+ |
Wine Spectator | 96 |
James Suckling | 96 |
Jancis Robinson | 17,5+/20 |
Wine Enthusiast | 96 |
Vinous | 96 |
Decanter | 95 |
Awards | "A superb wine, the 2020 Léoville Barton exhibits generous aromas of blackberries and crème de cassis mingled with hints of licorice, pencil shavings and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a concentrated core of fruit, sweet tannins and a nicely defined finish, it bears some similarities with the estate's demonstrative 2000 vintage, even if the two growing seasons were quite different. I suspect it will tighten up with more time in bottle, hence the plus sign next to my score, but right now, the 2020 is unusually accessible out of the gates." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Aromas of dark berries, ash, tar, blackcurrants and lead pencil, following through to a medium to full body, with firm and integrated tannins and a medium, chewy finish. Needs four to six years to soften and come together. Very tight and nicely structured. Try in 2027 and onwards." - James Suckling "85.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot. 60% new oak. Smells a little sweeter than the Langoa Barton even though there is a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon here. Fine aroma of dark fruit and just a touch of liquorice and blackcurrant leaf. Deeply chewy and mouth-watering tannins, with so much potential for longevity and complexity. At the moment it is bold and firm and yet harmonious." - Jancis Robinson "The 2020 Léoville Barton is compelling. It offers up a gorgeous mix of vintage 2020 intensity married to the classicism Léoville-Barton have come to expect. Blackberry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol and dark spice abound. Whereas so many Saint-Juliens are exuberant in 2020, Léoville-Barton is very much buttoned up, showing just a twinkle of mischief that lets you know the best is yet to come." - Vinous "A bold, strapping young wine, with vivid plum, cassis, kirsch and black licorice notes that meld steadily as they cruise through, carried by a bolt of graphite and finishing with a flourish of violet, anise and apple wood. Mouthwatering in the end. Built for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2030 through 2045." - Wine Spectator "Dense and with velvety tannins, this wine has great structure and concentration without being too weighty. This solid wine is sure to age. Drink from 2027." - Wine Enthusiast "Liquorice on the nose with blue fruit aromas - cool and expressive. Quite tight on the palate, the tannins making the impact right now and the style still very much on the savoury edge. Good acidity here, but it’s coming off a little sharp, giving angles to the palate though given some cushioning by ripe tannins. I do love the red and black berry elements alongside pine notes, cedar, coffee, liquorice and tobacco, the wood flexing its muscles. Softly classic with nice St-Julien character." - Decanter |
Wijnsoort | Rode wijn |
Wijnhuis | Château Léoville Barton |
Land | Frankrijk |
Regio | Bordeaux |
Appellatie | Saint-Julien |
Jaartal | 2020 |
Alcoholpercentage | 14 |
Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
Vegan friendly | Nee |
Inhoud | 75 cl |
Verpakt per | 6 |
Verpakking | Kist |
Schroefdop | Nee |
Brutogewicht fles | 1,35 |