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2003 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Ready, but will keep
Robert Parker
96/100
Product: 20031012361
2003 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux

Description

Whenever Bordeaux is criticised for its price rises or lack of understanding of customer needs there is one name that is always excepted: Anthony Barton. Not only are his wines always very fairly priced, but at their best they rival the quality of the First Growths. 2003 is yet another such year. A lovely fresh herbaceous nose of fine cassis, eucalyptus and tarry hints is followed by a powerful, masculine palate with rich blackcurrant fruit, Léovilles classic clout and a typically long finish.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2003
Alcohol % 13
Maturity Ready, but will keep
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Léoville Barton

Critics reviews

Robert Parker 96/100
A spectacular success, the opaque plum-colored 2003 Leoville Barton is still on the young side of its plateau of maturity. It exhibits a striking bouquet of forest floor and black currants as well as a full-bodied, exuberant, youthful style, an opaque plum/ruby color, a lot of complexity, and striking depth and richness. This is a profound, stunning effort from Anthony Barton and his team. Bravo! It should continue to provide immense pleasure for 20-30 years.Robert M. Parker, Jr. - 28/08/2014
Robert Parker, RobertParker.com (Aug 2014)

About this wine

Chateau Leoville Barton

Château Léoville Barton is the smallest portion of the great Léoville estate and has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. There is no château and the wine is made at Langoa Barton.
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