Château Léoville Barton 2016
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Ranked as a Second Growth in Bordeaux’s historic 1855 classification, Château Léoville Barton lies in iconic Saint-Julien and has been run by the same family for 300 years. The flagship wine is exquisitely balanced and boasts serious acclaim.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- France
- Cabernet-based blend
- 13% ABV
- December 31, 2040
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
Château Léoville Barton is a medium- to full-bodied red with intense aromas of ripe dark berries, black currant, classic cigar box, wild herbs and toasty spice. The palate is rich, concentrated and dense, balanced by vibrant acidity, refined tannins and a persistent, complex finish.Wine Food Pairings
Steak, gourmet burgers, lamb, pork, duck, roasted vegetables, aged cheeses.Beyond the Label
Château Léoville Barton stands as one of only 61 châteaux to receive the coveted status of Grand Cru Classé in Bordeaux’s legendary 1855 classification. It was honored as a “Second Growth” and remains one of the most iconic properties in the renowned Saint-Julien appellation.
The Barton family has proudly stewarded Château Léoville Barton since 1826, making it the longest-standing family of winemakers in Bordeaux. Today, the family’s 10th generation oversees 124 acres of vines nestled on slopes facing the Gironde River. The vineyard benefits from the area’s signature Garonne gravel and clay subsoil, which help regulate climatic variations each growing season to ensure consistent quality in the fruit.
Château Léoville Barton’s flagship wine marries hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) and Merlot (14%) grown during Bordeaux’s great 2016 vintage. After a meticulous winemaking process—including aging in fine, 60% new French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months—the wine shows exquisite balance and complexity.
One sip and you’ll see why Château Léoville Barton 2016 placed #1 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2019 list, along with earning a host of other high ratings. We think this 97-point review from Wine Advocate sums it up nicely:
“Deep and concentrated, it’s seamless and exquisitely balanced, with beautifully refined tannins, bright acids and a long, penetrating finish. Its structural refinement is such that it’s far from forbidding to open right now, yet patience will be richly rewarded.”
Extremely limited bottles—hurry to secure your share.
Critical Acclaim:
97 points, #1 in Top 100 Wines of 2019, Wine Spectator
97 points, James Suckling
97 points, Wine Advocate
96+ points, Jeb Dunnuck
96 points, Wine Enthusiast
96 points, Vinous
94 points, Decanter
17.5/20, JancisRobinson.com
