2006 Chateau Leoville Barton

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Saint-Julien

$670
RP 92
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2eme Grand Cru Classé

2006 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France

THE VINTAGE

BLENDING
78% Cabernet Sauvignon

20% Merlot

2% Cabernet Franc

ALCOHOL 12.5°


DATES OF MANUAL HARVEST
From 21th September to 1st October


NEW BARRELS 60%


TASTING
The first impression of severity here is due only to its youth. The components will soften with ageing. Meanwhile the profile that is developing shows a rich complexity, with aromas of fruit stones and cherry, highlighted by discreet hints of oak. In the palate, density and depth are the main character traits, with solid tannins and lingering liquorice on the finish.

MAIN APPRECIATIONS
Jane Anson 94
Jancis Robinson 18
James Suckling 94
Robert Parker 91+

Vinous 91+

RP 92

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Léoville-Barton has a surprisingly rich and opulent bouquet at first, although it calms down with aeration, offering crushed violet and black cherry scents, reminiscent of a fine Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth. Here the class begins to appear with fine balance and poise, but like the Langoa, it lacquers the mouth with tannins and feels very backward, surprising given the vintage. Cellar this for another decade, folks. Tasted January 2016. Reviewed by: Neal Martin, Issue date: May 2016. Drinking window: 2025 - 2045.

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RP 92

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Léoville-Barton has a surprisingly rich and opulent bouquet at first, although it calms down with aeration, offering crushed violet and black cherry scents, reminiscent of a fine Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth. Here the class begins to appear with fine balance and poise, but like the Langoa, it lacquers the mouth with tannins and feels very backward, surprising given the vintage. Cellar this for another decade, folks. Tasted January 2016. Reviewed by: Neal Martin, Issue date: May 2016. Drinking window: 2025 - 2045.

2006 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France

THE VINTAGE

BLENDING
78% Cabernet Sauvignon

20% Merlot

2% Cabernet Franc

ALCOHOL 12.5°


DATES OF MANUAL HARVEST
From 21th September to 1st October


NEW BARRELS 60%


TASTING
The first impression of severity here is due only to its youth. The components will soften with ageing. Meanwhile the profile that is developing shows a rich complexity, with aromas of fruit stones and cherry, highlighted by discreet hints of oak. In the palate, density and depth are the main character traits, with solid tannins and lingering liquorice on the finish.

MAIN APPRECIATIONS
Jane Anson 94
Jancis Robinson 18
James Suckling 94
Robert Parker 91+

Vinous 91+

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