Lot 251
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 (2) 95+ WA
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1982 (1)
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1) 93+ WA
Lot 251 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1982 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn.
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
Believe it or not, the 1990 Leoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward, still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished, sweeter tannins along with a big, sweet kiss of black currant, forest floor, cedar, and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed, this full-bodied, powerful, long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades. June 2009 Drink: 2009-2029 WA 93+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 (2)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn.
This is a behemoth – dense, highly extracted, very tannic, broodingly backward, with a dense purple color and very little evolution since it was bottled 8 years ago. Wonderfully sweet cedar and fruitcake notes are intermixed with hints of creme de cassis, licorice, and earthy forest floor. It is full-bodied and tannic, with everything in place, but like so many wines that come from Leoville Barton, it makes a mockery of many modern-day consumers wanting a wine for immediate gratification. Those who bought it should continue to exercise patience and be proud to own a wonderful classic with five decades of longevity ahead of it. June 2010 Drink: 2018-2050 WA 95+