Chateau Leoville Barton 2021
The Wine
93-95 pts William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2022) 'A terrific success, the 2021 Léoville Barton unwinds in the glass with aromas of blackcurrant, wild berries and plums mingled with hints of pencil shavings, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, it's concentrated and tensile, with beautifully refined tannins, lively acids and all the class that an elevated percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon growing in deep gravel can provide. It's the first vintage vinified in the Barton family's new winery, and I suspect that contributes to the ultra-refined quality of tannin this year. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.'
93-95 pts Neal Martin - Vinous 'The 2021 Léoville-Barton was picked from 27 September until 7 October, matured in 60% new oak. The alcohol is 13.12%. It has a clean and pure bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, cedar and hints of shucked oyster shell: focused and very well delineated, classic in style. The palate has a smooth and cohesive entry, very well-knit with beautifully integrated oak. Crisp acidity with the perfect amount of tension on the classically-styled finish, this Léoville Barton demonstrates the advantages of their brand new cellar (even though the reception was not finished in time!) I cannot see any reason not to own a few bottles of this in your cellar. Drink 2026-2050.'
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Saint Julien
Extra - Cork
Year - 2021
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.
