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2018 Chateau Leoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedVivino community 4.4/5
In what looks likely to be a busy day of releases, first cab off the rank is the perennial favourite of ours, the superb 2018 Ch. Léoville Barton, stalwart of St Julien. Ch. Léoville Barton has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. Since Anthony Barton took over the reins from his Uncle Ronald in the mid-80s, quality has soared at Ch. Léoville Barton and the wine has gone from being a solid mid-league performing 2ème Cru Classé to one of the most exciting and scintillating wines in St. Julien. Ch. Léoville Barton's wines are classically styled made for extended cellaring and tend to show
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2027–2045
2026Hold2045
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Vivino community
4.4/5
Vivino
Wine-Searcher aggregate (19 critics)
95/100
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