Château Léoville Barton, 2012

Description

The Barton family's passion for wine is reflected in the elegance and consistency of Château Léoville Barton. This estate was classified as a 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc.

Unlike most Bordeaux estates, Chateau Leoville Barton has no chateau. The wines are made at their sister property, Chateau Langoa Barton. Leoville Barton is now one of two chateaus from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified. Chateau Leoville Barton is still the property of the Barton family today.

Tasting Notes

Grape Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Dense ruby/purple, with cassis licorice and forest floors notes in the aromatics, Léoville-Barton’s 2012 is a relatively big, rich, masculine style of wine. This full-bodied wine needs 5-8 years of cellaring and should evolve easily for 25-30 years.

- Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Serving Suggestions

Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Ratings

Robert Parker Wine Advocate 92, James Suckling 91, Decanter 92, Vinous 93