2016, Château Léoville Barton, SAINT-JULIEN, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Magnum (1500ml)

The 2016 Léoville-Barton has a more savoury bouquet than its peers: again, slightly tertiary in style, though very well delineated and manifesting lovely incense and pressed violet aromas with aeration. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and ripe, and gently grippy, leading to a detailed and quite plush (for the vintage) finish. This is a charming Saint-Julien, a bit of a femme fatale. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. 95 Neal Martin, Vinous (2020)

The 2016 Léoville-Barton is fabulous. A wine of breadth and power, the 2016 has so much to offer. The black cherry, chocolate, gravel, smoke and liquorice flavours are all boldly sketched. A host of expressive savoury and mineral notes develop into the substantial finish. 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2018)

Drinking Window: 2022 - 2040