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19 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Hoch feines Bouquet, viel rote Kirschen und Cassis von sehr reifem, würzigem Cabernet-, Zedernholz- und Edelholztouch, filigran und vielschichtig. Im Gaumen hoch fein, delikates Saint-Julien-Parfüm, die Frucht ist völlig klar und auf den Punkt gebracht, fein stützendes Vanillin, wirkt elegant und lang. Vom Körper her erinnert dieser Barton eher an ein mittleres Jahr, bei den Finessen ist er bei den ganz grossen. Kann unterschätzt werden, weil man sich von diesem Cru oft eine bombigere Variante gewohnt ist. Das wird ein grosser, tänzerscher Barton in 10 Jahren. Und das dann 40 Jahre lang. warten (2019 - 2050)
95 Vinous
The 2009 Léoville-Barton is one of the few Saint-Julien '09s to suggest just a smidgen of brettanomyces on the nose, although frankly it does not detract from its allure, with lovely meat juice and brown spice aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, juicy and slightly chewier than its peers, well judged acidity with ample density and rondeur towards the finish. It might benefit from another year in bottle but otherwise, this is just a wonderful, life-affirming and disarmingly charming Léoville-Barton. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.
95 Wine Spectator
This is powerful Cabernet, with gutsy weight, but also polished feel to the fresh plum, warm blackberry sauce, bittersweet ganache and roasted apple wood notes. Long and tarry through the finish, but still invigorating despite its heft. Needs some time to round fully into form. Best from 2017 through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 21,000 cases made. –JM
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Château Léoville Barton
Planted amongst the gravelly-clay soils, Château Léoville Barton is a long-established top producer in Saint-Julien. After the French Revolution the original Léoville property was split three estates, one being Léoville Barton, and the other two are fittingly Léoville Las Cases and Léoville Poyferré. Known today as one of Bordeaux’s great-value wines, the 2ème Grand Cru Classé property actually lacks its own château. Vinification therefore, with the same attention to detail takes place at the Barton’s family’s other Saint-Julien holding, Château Langoa Barton. From the early 1800s Léoville Barton has belonged to the Barton family, and Anthony Barton has managed the vineyards since 1986. The Grand Vin Léoville Barton is consistently intense and long-lived, a true Bordeaux meant for extended cellaring. The wine is a medium-full claret with well-thought oak, the fleshy, youthfully firm textures will develop harmoniously with several years’ patience.