Chateau Leoville Barton 2009
The Wine
98 Pts Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com' Still young and brooding, this is pure St Julien, pure Barton loveliness. Great quality, juicy, balanced, crayon and cassis, we are right in the heart of the appellation here, but with the intensity and concentration turned up to full. 60% new oak for ageing.'
19/20 Steven Spurrier, Decanter 'Dense purple red, finely concentrated blackcurrant Cabernet nose with many layers of complexity, shows freshness above the controlled intensity of pure vineyard fruit, still shut in but a very great expression to come. Drink 2017-40.'
17.5/20 Jancis Robonson MW 'Something reminiscent of a schoolmaster about this wine – ink and pencil lead? Fresh and minerally and sleek with a hint of mint and very strong Cabernet Sauvignon personality. A fine wine by any measure. Drink 2020-2040'
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Saint Julien
Extra - Cork
Year - 2009
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.
