Château Léoville Barton – Château Léoville Barton 2016 – Bordeaux France

Château Léoville Barton 2016 is a powerful yet precise Second Growth Saint-Julien, combining black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, fresh red fruit, delicate tannins, and a long finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Aging: 16–18 months in French oak barrels; 60% new
• Alcohol: 13%
• Special Note: Hand-harvested September 29–October 1 for Merlot, then October 5–13
• Style: Powerful, fresh, structured Cabernet-led Saint-Julien red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, and a touch of ink
• Palate: Ample and powerful, with fresh red-fruit character
• Texture / Structure: Delicate tannins give definition without harshness
• Finish: Long and persistent

The 2016 brings together concentration and freshness in a distinctly structured Saint-Julien profile. Dark fruit dominates the aromatics, while the palate expands with power before fine tannins and length bring the wine back into balance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A Second Growth from the historic 1855 Bordeaux classification
• Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 86% of the blend, giving the wine depth and classical Left Bank structure
• The château highlights both power and delicacy, with a long finish and fresh fruit at the core

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Prime rib or roast beef
• Lamb shoulder with rosemary
• Venison or mushroom-based dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking a highly structured classified-growth Bordeaux
✓ Cabernet lovers who enjoy dark fruit, freshness, and fine tannins
✓ Drinkers looking for Saint-Julien with power and length
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, low-structure reds

Scores

97 Points – Wine Spectator
97 Points – Wine Advocate
97 Points – James Suckling
97 Points – Jane Anson
96 Points – Wine Doctor
95 Points – Vinous