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€63.64
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2017
Château Léoville Barton
Saint-Julien
2ième Grand Cru Classé
New
0,75
Red
Thanks to the september rains which affected the Merlot grapes, this vintage of Barton has the highest proportion of Cabernet ever at 93%. Classic St. Julien with very dark, violet scented cassis fruit, crushed minerals and cedar and lovely fresh juicy plums on the attack. Things get a bit more serious on the palate with lovely intensity, ripe tannins, good structure and tension and a gorgeous, elegant finish. As good as the 2016!
Food pairing
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Red meat
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Feathered game
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Hard cheese
More Information
| SKU | 2017132-00750 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 0,75 L |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Médoc |
| Appellation | Saint-Julien |
| Château | Château Léoville Barton |
| Classification | 2ième Grand Cru Classé |
| Producer | Famille Barton |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Drink From | 2027 |
| Drink Till | 2040 |
| Bio | No |
| Food Pairing | Red meat, Feathered game, Hard cheese |
The story
We have to admit to having a special fondness for the appellation of St. Julien. Rather unfairly, there are no first growths here but there are several contenders for a first growth crown, nicknamed the “super seconds” and including Léoville Las Cases and Ducru-Beaucaillou. We love St. Julien because of ...