Chateau Leoville Barton 2010
The Wine
96+ Pts Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 'A splendid showing, much stronger from bottle than it was from barrel, the Leoville Barton is one of the spectacular wines of the vintage. Inky purple to the rim, its huge tannin gives this wine real potential for 30-50 years of longevity. It is a classic, powerful Bordeaux made with no compromise. A superstar of the vintage, the wine has notes of pen ink and creme de cassis, good acidity, sweet, subtle oak, and massive extraction and concentration. I thought it was one of the most backward wines of the vintage two years ago, and nothing has changed in the ensuing upbringing of the wine in cask except that the wine now seems even richer, denser and fuller than I previously thought. The beautiful purity, symmetry, and huge finish of nearly a minute make this one of the all-time great classics from Leoville Barton. Anticipated maturity: 2028-2065+'
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Saint Julien
Extra - Cork
Year - 2010
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Originating from the Saint Julien appellation in Bordeaux, Château Léoville Barton has been a family-run estate since 1826. The renowned Anthony Barton elevated the estate to new heights in the latter half of the 20th century, with his daughter Lilian taking over in recent years
As a high-quality Second Growth, Château Léoville Barton is celebrated for producing traditionally-styled wines that are intensely structured and often require extended cellaring to reach their optimal drinking window. The estate also produces an excellent second wine, La Réserve de Léoville Barton, a red wine made from younger vines. The vineyard spans 51 hectares, planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc.
