2020 Château Léoville Barton - Saint-Julien 2ème Grand Cru Classé - 1 Magnum (1.5L)

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Leoville Barton slowly emerges from the glass with fragrant notes of peonies, cinnamon toast, cedar, Ceylon tea, and fallen leaves, giving way to a core of fresh blackcurrants, black raspberries, and mulberries plus a hint of wet pebbles. The new oak nuances on the medium-bodied palate contribute a cedary character to the vibrant black fruit and earthy flavors and a firmness to the ripe, grainy tannins, supported by a lively backbone, finishing long and perfumed. Still quite tight-knit and primary, give it a good 5-7 years in bottle and drink it over the next 25-years+.
97 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, June 2023

A superb wine, the 2020 Léoville Barton exhibits generous aromas of blackberries and crème de cassis mingled with hints of licorice, pencil shavings and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a concentrated core of fruit, sweet tannins and a nicely defined finish, it bears some similarities with the estate's demonstrative 2000 vintage, even if the two growing seasons were quite different. I suspect it will tighten up with more time in bottle, hence the plus sign next to my score, but right now, the 2020 is unusually accessible out of the gates. 2027 - 2055
95+ William Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2023

Aromas of dark berries, ash, tar, blackcurrants and lead pencil, following through to a medium to full body, with firm and integrated tannins and a medium, chewy finish. Needs four to six years to soften and come together. Very tight and nicely structured. Try in 2027 and onwards.
96 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2023

Silky tannins, quiet classicism, juicy black fruits, crushed rocks, liqourice and mint, beautiful definition. What an example of how good St Julien can be in this vintage, with rose peal and tomato leaf aromatics also. Brilliant. Right up alongside their excellent 2019. Good old Leoville Barton, a reliable old friend that never lets you down. 60% new oak.
95 Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, February 2023

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