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2021 Chateau Leoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedNeal Martin 93-95/100
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 no
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon 84% / Merlot 11% / Cabernet Franc 5% / Cabernet Sauvignon 11% / Merlot 3%
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2027–2050
2026Hold2050
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Neal Martin
93-95/100
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William Kelley
93-95/100
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Jane Anson
94/100
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James Lawther MW
17++/20
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Vivino community
4.2/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (18 critics)
93/100
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