2024 Leoville Barton St Julien En Primeur
En Primeur product: order now for arrival mid 2027. A classic expression of this definitive St Julien, the 2019 Leoville Barton is exceptional value at this year's specially discounted price. Still under Barton Family control, the traditional purity and depth of this truly great Second Growth is fully in evidence. A commanding prospect for any medium to long term cellar. Get in quick — volumes are limited! Unlike other retailers (who charge a second payment on arrival), our En Primeur prices are the total and final landed cost, including GST. With the changing economic situation and foreign exchange risk, we do this to ensure you have complete certainty over what you will pay.
Grape
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Its Origins
Château Léoville Barton is the smallest portion of the great Léoville estate and has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. There is no château and the wine is made at Langoa Barton. Léoville Barton's 48 hectares of vineyards are located in the east of the St-Julien wine appellation and lie on gravelly-clay soils. They are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 8%. The wine is matured in oak barriques (50% new) for 18 months. Since Anthony Barton took over the reins from his Uncle Ronald in the mid 80s, quality has soared at Léoville Barton and the wine has gone from being a solid mid-league performing 2ème Cru Classé to one of the most exciting and scintillating wines in St. Julien. Léoville Barton is tannic and austere in youth but with time develops the classic cedary character that is the hallmark of St. Julien, along with intensely pure blackcurrant and cassis fruit notes. Léoville Barton's wines are made for extended cellaring and tend to show at their best with 10-15 years of bottle ageing.
What The Critics Say
95-96/100 JamesSuckling.com, Zekun Shuai
"A classic Bordeaux that shows finesse and poise. This is understated, with a medium body, lovely texture and acidity, freshness and brightness. It shows firm tannins that aren't chewy. Very long and honest, with pure fruit. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot and 2% cabernet franc."
93-95/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2024 Léoville Barton is a very beautiful wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, new leather, graphite, crushed rocks, mocha and spice all meld together. A wine of classical build, Léoville Barton is also wonderfully deep and expressive. Today, all of its energy is directed inwards, but there is a lot of wine here. I can't wait to taste this from bottle. Tasted two times." Drink 2034 - 2049
93-95/100 Thomas Parker MW
“Deep ruby in the glass. Camphor, sandalwood, blackcurrant leaf and even some blackcurrant here, together with seductive savoury wood spice. The fruit has real focus and is dark but al dente, lifted by a strong acid profile. This is a sinewy, athletic wine, but it is perfectly balanced and has impressive fruit intensity. There are flecks of sweet and savoury spice on a firm, persistent finish. A wine of real purity that will need laying down.”
| Variety | Cabernet Merlot Blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Maturity | 2030 - 2060 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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