2008 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2008 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
Red • Dry • Full Bodied • Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (23%), Cabernet Franc (2%)
Ready - youthful
Description
Very much the epitome of an English gentleman, the charming Anthony Barton must be one of the most reasonable proprietors in Bordeaux. Year after year he leads the quest for prices to come down; if only other châteaux owners would follow suit! The 2008 is loaded with massive, chewy tannins that coat the mouth while the underlying essence of dark, brooding blackcurrant fruit is perfectly complemented by notes of coffee and chocolate. It will take many years for the complexity and depth of this wine to shine through but the long, fulfilling finish is an indication of just how good it will become. This will be a force to be reckoned with when fully mature.
Berry Bros. & Rudd
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Colour
Red -
Sweetness
Dry -
Vintage
2008 -
Alcohol
13% -
Maturity
Ready - youthful -
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (23%), Cabernet Franc (2%) -
Body
Full Bodied -
Producer
Château Léoville Barton
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