Lot 533
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1) WA 93+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1996 (1) WA 93
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 (1) WA 95+
CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1985 (1)
CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1986 (1)
Lot 533 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
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 1996 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
The aromatics unfurl gracefully in the glass revealing briary, wild hedgerow, black truffle and sandalwood scents -- firmly in secondary aroma stage but with appreciable presence and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin that form its firm and classic structure, spice, white pepper and cloves infusing the slightly animally red berry fruit. This is an adorable Léoville Barton that is occupying a very "happy" place at the moment -- superb precision, old school claret at its best. Decant for an hour no more, then enjoy. Tasted July 2016. Drink: 2016-2035 WA 93
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn.
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+
CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1985 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. ts. marked label.
CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1986 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.