In Bond Fine Wine. 2022 Château Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Second Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2030–2055. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Chateau Leoville Barton is one of the most respected Second Growth estates in Bordeaux with a rich history dating back to 1826 when it was acquired by the Barton family—making it one of the few Bordeaux estates still in the hands of its founding family. The estate has built a reputation for producing classically styled, long-lived Saint Julien wines that embody the structure and restraint typical of the appellation. Originally part of the Leoville estate until it was divided into three, the 50-hectare vineyard sits on deep gravel soils. Leoville Barton is known for its consistent quality, traditional winemaking approach, and impressive value relative to its quality & Second Growth status. Recent standout vintages include 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022, which stand out for their balance, depth, and ageworthy character. Today, the estate is managed by Damien Barton, continuing the family lega…
Neal Martin (NM) — 96/100 · Vinous · Drink 2030-2055
Neal Martin, January 2026 The 2022 Léoville Barton has much more delineation and class on the nose: blackberry, cassis, light crushed stone mixed with violets. The palate is medium-bodied with dense black fruit, very grippy in the mouth, clean and pure with well-integrated oak towards the finish. Very composed and persistent, this has a promising and long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Southwo…
William Kelley (WK) — 96–97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/04/2023
One of the stars of the Medoc and a wine likely to equal or surpass its 2019 and 2016 counterparts, the 2022 Leoville Barton unwinds in the glass with deep aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, spices and tobacco leaf, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered palate that's vibrant, pure and seamless, with beautifully classy tannins and a long, penetrating finish. The 2022 is a blend of…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 95/100 · Vinous, 28/01/2025 · Drink 2030-2052
The 2022 Leoville Barton is superb. Soaring aromatics are immediately arresting. Beautifully precise and nuanced, the 2022 is all finesse. The style of this warm, dry vintage is very much in evidence, and yet Leoville Barton retains a gorgeous sense of classicism. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2022 is very, very young. Its quality and pedigree are beyond reproach.