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Leoville Barton 2010 (1.5L)

$375.00
SKU:
LEOVBARTB0M
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3 - 7 days
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Vintage:
2010
Format:
1.5L
Region:
Left Bank
Appellation:
Saint-Julien
Stock Status:
3 - 7 days

Critic Scores, Reviews & Descriptions

100 WE / 97 JD / 97 DE / 96+ WA / 95 FS / 95 WCI / 18.5 JR

This is a magnificently solid wine, initially even a bit severe. At this young stage, the tannins dominate, but it's also full of black fruit notes. Very dense and concentrated, this is a wine that's even better than the legendary 2005. The structure tells of its extraordinary aging potential: don't even attempt to drink this for 10 years.-Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Clearly one of the all-time greats from this château (it actually reminds me a little of the 1990), the 2010 Château Léoville Barton reveals a still youthful ruby hue as well as a textbook Barton bouquet of pure dark currants, savory tobacco, saddle leather, graphite, and subtle spicy oak. It's beautifully concentrated, with a full-bodied, deep, layered mouthfeel, still present yet sweet, polished tannins, and a regal, focused style that is quintessential Léoville Barton. This brilliant, majestic wine should be sought out by wine lovers. It clearly offers pleasure today yet has probably not quite reached its prime drinking window. Give bottles another 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 30+. Bravo to the team at this terrific chateau. March 2024. - Jeb Dunnuck

77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. One of the more elegant wines from the 2010 vintage, this can be approached earlier than some; but that's not to underplay the power and complexity on display here. Layer upon layer of flavour, with lashings of St-Julien charcoal, pencil lead and blackcurrants.-Jane Anson, Decanter

A splendid showing, much stronger from bottle than it was from barrel, the Leoville Barton is one of the spectacular wines of the vintage. Inky purple to the rim, its huge tannin gives this wine real potential for 30-50 years of longevity. It is a classic, powerful Bordeaux made with no compromise. A superstar of the vintage, the wine has notes of pen ink and creme de cassis, good acidity, sweet, subtle oak, and massive extraction and concentration. I thought it was one of the most backward wines of the vintage two years ago, and nothing has changed in the ensuing upbringing of the wine in cask except that the wine now seems even richer, denser and fuller than I previously thought. The beautiful purity, symmetry, and huge finish of nearly a minute make this one of the all-time great classics from Leoville Barton. Anticipated maturity: 2028-2065+.-Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate

Deep dark ruby ​​garnet, opaque core, violet reflections. On the nose, dark berry fruit with fine herbal spices, delicate tobacco nuances, a touch of cedar wood in the background. Juicy, elegant, red berries, fine tannins, fresh acid structure, ripe plums, delicate extract sweetness in the finish, already harmonious, lively, mineral nuances in the aftertaste, great potential for the future.-Peter Moser, Falstaff

Powerful, concentrated, tannic and intense, there is good volume, mouth searing tannins and a richness of vibrant, ripe, crisp fruit that create a long lived wine. From a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, fans of this estate, with patience and the funds should definitely be on the lookout for it.-Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider

Fleshy and expressive oak, bitter coffee character – really delicious and fragrant. Meaty too. Loads to get your teeth into here – including the chewy tannins. Gorgeous sandalwood finish. Superb.-Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson

 

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