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CHATEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON, 2008

SAINT-JULIEN

"Typically extracted and powerful (which is atypical for a vintage like 2008), this cuvée may lack charm, but it is ‘loaded and ready’ with a good dose of oak in the background, an abundance of dark fruits such as black cherry and cassis, a medium to full body, and an impressive amount of tannins. Forget about it for 8 to 10 years, then enjoy it over the following three decades. " - Robert Parker

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION

2nd Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julien

GRAPE VARIETIES

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

AROMAS

Dark fruits, black cherry, cassis

FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Suckling lamb, game

VINIFICATION

The winemaking process is traditional.

FORMAT

75 cl

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Regular price 132,00 € T.T.C.
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Vineyard Detail

AGRICULTURE

Sustainable

GRAPE VARIETAL MIX

Cabernet Sauvignon 74%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 3%

VINEYARD AREA

50 hectares

ANNUAL PRODUCTION

200,000 bottles

HARVEST

Manual

TERROIR

Soil composed of a gravel mound over a subsoil of clay and gravel

History and anecdotes

In the 19th century, the Léoville estate, in the Saint-Julien appellation, was one of the largest crus. It was later divided into three estates: Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Léoville Barton, and Château Léoville Poyferré. A part of the Léoville estate was purchased in 1826 by the Irishman Hugh Barton, marking the birth of Château Léoville Barton, which is still owned by the Barton family. The finesse of its wines allowed it to be classified as a 2nd Grand Cru during the 1855 classification.

CHATEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION

2nd Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julien

GRAPE VARIETIES

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

AROMAS

Dark fruits, black cherry, cassis

FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Suckling lamb, game

VINIFICATION

The winemaking process is traditional.

FORMAT

75 cl