Château Léoville-Barton 2022
Saint-Julien AOC 2ème Grand Cru Classé
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Léoville-Barton is always one of our favourite châteaux. An exceptional Second Growth that invariably matches or exceeds far pricier neighbours. That’s especially true in the 5-star 2022, the first vintage produced in the estate’s new winery.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Intense Purple
- Cabernet-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2047
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Immense, smoky black fruits with wild herbs and woody spice
Aroma
Classic blackcurrant, boysenberry, pencil shavings and tobacco leaf
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
William Kelley of Wine Advocate describes Léoville-Barton 2022 as “one of the stars of the Médoc” describing it is “vibrant, pure and seamless”. He awarded it 96-97+ points. But then Léoville-Barton is always one of those châteaux that true claret lovers speak of with a smile. One of the real greats of Saint-Julien, often described as “the ultimate Englishman’s claret”, so highly is it rated this side of the channel. The 2022 is dominated by 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc topping up the blend. With 60% aged in new oak barrels the result is a dark, muscular claret with superb aromatics of cassis, plum and tobacco leaf that will unquestionably cellar beautifully for two decades or more. Wonderful purity and precision.
William Kelley of Wine Advocate describes Léoville-Barton 2022 as “one of the st...
One of the stars of the Médoc. Vibrant, pure and seamless, with beautifully classy tannins
William Kelley
Wine Advocate, 96-97+ pts
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