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Leoville Barton 2011

St Julien, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

Firmly structured, dense and medium-bodied with moderate tannin, this austere and backward yet well-endowed 2011 needs 5-7 years of bottle age. Whether the fruit holds up to the tannic structure remains to be seen, but the dark ruby/purple color, purity and impressive depth as well as concentration augur well for future positive development. Forget this 2011 for 5-6 years and drink it over the following 15-20. (88+)

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2039 01 April 2014

Leoville Barton-s 2011 is head and shoulders above its sister offering, Langoa Barton. Although not as backward as I expected given the general style that emerges from Anthony Barton-s beloved St.-Julien estate, this wine will need time in the bottle once it is released in several years. An opaque purple color is followed by aromas of damp earth, underbrush, black currants, cedar and hints of vanillin and incense. Medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic with good acidity as well as excellent delineation and purity, it should be forgotten for 4-5 years, and drunk over the following two decades. (90-92+ Points)

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2036 27 April 2012

The Leoville Barton has a very elegant bouquet that takes time to unfurl. There are lovely notes of blackberry, dark plum and a touch of graphite. It unfurls beautifully if you lend it five minutes. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannins, good substance, very elegant and refined with a natural, slightly earthy finish that is long in the mouth. Superb persistency – this is one of the top Saint Julien wines. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Very very dark and black core. Touch of oak char on the nose with sweet dark fruit hiding underneath. Cool and lithe and on the lean side yet fresh and fluid. Not forcing the vintage. Finishes fresh and really lively. (JH)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 16 April 2012

Finely expressed intensity of fruit and a firmness of structure over natural aromatic ripeness to give it an assured future.

Score: 17 - 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2035 16 April 2012

Focused blackberry, currant and cherry sauce flavors show notes of sweet tobacco and nicely roasted spice on the finish, with integrated grip.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

Very floral with blueberry and blackberry on the nose. Mineral undertones. Full body, with chewy tannins and long intense finish. Serious structure and balance for the vintage.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012