Château Léoville Barton Saint Julien 2cc. 2018 0,75l
Château Léoville Barton is a benchmark Second Growth from Saint-Julien with about 47 hectares of vines on deep gravel over clay close to the Gironde. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the plantings, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Franc from predominantly old vines. Hand harvesting, plot-by-plot vinification and ageing in French oak barrels shape the estate’s refined yet uncompromising style. The bouquet offers cassis, dark berries and cherry with cedar, tobacco and graphite. On the palate Léoville Barton is powerful, focused and classically firm, with cool fruit, dense tannins and impressive ageing potential.
Along the gravel crests of Saint‑Julien, close to the Gironde, Château Léoville Barton stands for Médoc classicism at its most disciplined. Owned and guided by the Irish‑rooted Barton family since 1826, it was confirmed in 1855 as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé....
The Great Vertical Tasting: A wine through the mirror of time.
Anyone who compares wine across several vintages discovers its development in a particularly impressive way. A vertical tasting reveals how style, maturity, structure and aromas change over time – and helps to find the right vintage for personal taste or a special occasion.
The grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a world-famous red grape producing dark, structured wines with cassis, blackberry, cedar, firm tannins and ageing potential.
The variety is exciting because it combines power with recognisable character. Pair Cabernet Sauvignon with steak, roast beef, lamb, venison, burgers, mushrooms and hard cheeses.
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