Château Léoville Barton – Château Léoville Barton 2010 – Bordeaux France

Château Léoville Barton 2010 is a robust, deeply flavored Second Growth Saint-Julien with silky noble tannins, floral lift, and exceptional length.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2010
• Aging: 16–18 months in French oak barrels; 60% new
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Serving Temp: Not specified by the estate
• Style: Powerful, structured, floral and long-lived Second Growth Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The estate describes a warm, perfumed aromatic profile with linden and hyacinth, fresh grape character, deep persistent flavor, and tannins that feel silky, noble, and accessible despite the wine’s robust structure.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A top structured vintage with precise estate-published technical data
• Deep concentration is balanced by floral lift and polished tannins
• It delivers the classic Cabernet-led Saint-Julien profile with remarkable length

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Prime rib
• Roast lamb
• Duck breast with mushrooms

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of age-worthy Bordeaux
✓ Fans of structured Cabernet-led Saint-Julien
✓ Drinkers who appreciate powerful wines with refined tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer immediately soft, low-structure reds

Scores

96 Points – Yves Beck
19/20 – La Revue du Vin de France
19/20 – Gault & Millau
19/20 – Bettane + Desseauve

Production

Exact 2010 production was not published on the estate technical sheet reviewed.