2003 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France
| Quantity Available | 5 in stock |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Style | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Bottle Condition | Normal |
$168.00
5 in stock
Description
2003 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, FranceWS 98 | WINE SPECTATORIntense blackberry and cherry, with hints of currant. Toasted oak and sweet tobacco too. Roses and other flowers, such as lilacs. Full-bodied, with masses of tannins yet incredibly long and seductive. Best after 2012. 18,330 cases made. |
RP 96 | ROBERT PARKERA 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. |
WE 95 | WINE ENTHUSIASTSomehow Barton has overcome the heat of the 2003 vintage and has come out with a new wine that is rich and elegant. There are generous tannins, |
JG 93 | JAMIE GOODEVery classy nose of bright red fruits combined with a savoury freshness: nice definition. The palate shows a lovely, crunchy, tight savoury structure with fresh red fruits and high acidity. It’s primary and tight knit at the moment with lots of evolution ahead. Very good/excellent |
