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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Julien |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
The 1999 Leoville Barton is deep brick in color. It sashays out with a gorgeous perfume of kirsch, dried roses, iron ore, and fragrant soil, followed by hints of cigar box, cinnamon stick, and graphite. The light-bodied palate is filled with an impressive amount of ripe black fruits and savory accents, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and minerally.
Black licorice and roasted coffee aromas. Medium to full bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Tight wine. Give it time. Solid barton. Best after 2004. 19165 cases made
Dark, mossy nose. Lots of luscious fruit. Very dense and complete. Bit dusty but great balance. Would not disappoint any claret lover and may gain exciting complexity. Drink 2008-2024. Date tasted 25th June 09.
The vintage's lower acids give the 1999 Leoville-Barton a more forward character than normal. The color is a dense ruby/purple. The wine reveals fine body, a softer, friendlier, mainstream style, in addition to abundant weight and richness. Cedar, cassis, minerals, underbrush, and earth dominate both the aromatics and flavors. I suspect it will firm up after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025.
This full-bodied Léoville Barton is one of the most concentrated and ageworthy wines of the vintage.
Exceptionally deep blackish crimson. Low-key, but subtle, nose. Very intense. Dry. Glamorous. Convincing tannins.