TASTING NOTES

TASTING NOTES

Dense black cherry notes on the nose with mint and earthiness, there is always something reassuringly serious about Léoville-Barton. On the palate, there is swagger and style alongside the muscle, the tannic frame showing its form against the rich, ripe fruit. As it is worked on the palate, it gets better and better, opening up and offering a glimpse of...

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TASTING NOTES

Full, expressive and confident, the mixture of rich black fruits, coffee beans and chocolate along with smoke and wet earth, surrounded by soft, creamy vanilla from the oak creates a captivating introduction. On the palate, there is power and a clear sense of direction and this is clearly a wine on the limit of over-ripeness but just kept in check...

TASTING NOTES

TASTING NOTES

This is 100% Merlot and the coolness of the vintage definitely suited it. The nose takes a while to come alive, but spices, chocolate and black pepper sit on top of cherry and blackberry fruit; tantalising and inviting. There is a lovely orange zest acidity with perfectly ripe blue fruit, leather and wood shavings. Layer upon layer of flavour builds...

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A delicate wine on the nose with notes of violets, subtle red fruits and a hint of pepper and spice. The palate is slightly reserved at the moment but there is a lot of hidden depth supported by a fine backbone of tannins and an energetic freshness. This wine will need a few years in bottle before it reaches full...

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