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Leoville Barton 2013
St Julien, Second Growth
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The 2013 Léoville-Barton has a more backward bouquet compared to the Langoa-Barton 2013, but there is more perfume here with blackberry, a touch of sea spray and cold limestone. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, a crisp line of acidity with finesse and elegance on the finish, which is one of the best you'll find in Saint Julien. This finishes with a flourish after a conservative opening and it should yield a decade of pleasure, maybe more. This is a solid showing in a tough vintage. Score: 90 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2032 Date: 28 October 2016 |
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The Château Leoville Barton 2013 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot picked between 2 and 15 October cropped at 35hl/ha. It has a very elegant bouquet with blackberry, cedar and cigar box with hints of orange rind. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins. It is very natural and poised with a light chalky finish, a Saint Julien that is harmonious and unapologetically "classic" in style. Tasted April 2014. Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014 |
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This shows a solid core of fruit here with a wonderful asphalt, berry and mineral character. Full body, with excellent tannins, fruit and acid balance. Impressive. The extra dose of cabernet sauvignon at 85% and no cabernet franc makes this wine exceptional for the vintage. Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014 |
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85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot. A lovely nose, soaring lift, mineral and fresh blackcurrant fruit. Lots of depth of black fruit and good breadth too. Lovely clear fruit quality and a mocha, slightly grainy note to the tannins. Long. Score: 90 - 93 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2014 |
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Dense young red, fine Cabernet-dominated cassis fruit, a touch of florality, very good middle palate and fine tannins for the future. Score: 91 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2030 Date: 01 April 2014 |
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Jammy, rich fruit. Higher than average acidity on the palate. Furry tannins, light body. Not quite balanced. Score: 15 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2023 Date: 01 April 2014 |
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The flesh sets this apart from the pack, with layers of black cherry, black currant and plum skin lined with well-integrated apple wood and briar notes. The long, muscular finish maintains the dark profile. Rock-solid. Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014 |
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