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February 02 - 27, 2018

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LOT 7

Lot 7

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2002 (1)
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2001 (3) 92 WA
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2000 (3) 96 WS 95+ WA
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 1999 (3)
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 1998 (3)

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2002 (1) CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2001 (3) 92 WA CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2000 (3) 96 WS 95+ WA CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 1999 (3) CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 1998 (3)
Lot 7 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 1998 (3)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts.

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 1999 (3)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2000 (3)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé

I found this to be one of the more backward wines of the 2000 vintage and gave it a window of maturity of 2015-2040 when I reviewed it in 2003. In my two recent tastings of it, I changed that window to 2018-2050, which probably says more than the following tasting note could say. 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. WS 96 WA 95+

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2001 (3)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé

WA 92

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON 2002 (1)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé

13 bts.    per lot $1,500 - $1,900

Realised: $2,166
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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