Chateau Leoville Barton St. Julien GCC 2eme Cru 2011
Product Number: 12-80306
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| APPELLATION / REGION | St. Julien GCC 2eme Cru |
|---|---|
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon ; Merlot & Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 90-92/100 Leoville Barton's 2011 is head and shoulders above its sister offering, Langoa Barton. Although not as backward as I expected given the general style that emerges from Anthony Barton's beloved St.-Julien estate, this wine will need time in the bottle once it is released in several years. An opaque purple color is followed by aromas of damp earth, underbrush, black currants, cedar and hints of vanillin and incense. Medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic with good acidity as well as excellent delineation and purity WS 92/100 This has some slightly rugged grip, with a prominent charcoal frame. Delivers ample flesh at the core, offering plum cake, currant preserves and smoldering tobacco leaf notes, offset by a tangy hint of anise. Should settle in well enough after modest cellaring. Best from 2016 through 2026 NM 93-95/100 The Leoville Barton has a very elegant bouquet that takes time to unfurl. There are lovely notes of blackberry, dark plum and a touch of graphite. It unfurls beautifully if you lend it five minutes. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannins, good substance, very elegant and refined with a natural, slightly earthy finish that is long in the mouth. Superb persistency – this is one of the top Saint Julien wines. Other Critic Score :- Wine Enthusiast : 95 /100 Jean-Marc Quarin : 94 /100 Gilbert & Gaillard : 92 /100 James Suckling : 92 /100 Decanter 91 /100 Stephen Tanzer : 91 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee : 90 /100 Jancis Robinson : 17 /20 |
| Rating | RP:90-92 WS:92 WE:95 |
| Size | 75cl |
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