Leoville Barton 2016
Leoville Barton
Vintage: 2016
Case Format: 6x150cl
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Jane Anson
I love this - theres concentrated cassis on the nose with a strong, smoky edging. On the palate the coffee and dark chocolate is clear, a little bitter in an extremely attractive way, leaning against the rich, sweet black fruits. Theres no question those tannins are in full play. An excellent wine with a great life ahead. Matured in 60% new oak.
Neal Martin
The 2016 Leoville-Barton is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot picked from 29 September until 13 October, matured in 60% new oak and delivering 13% alcohol. It has a more intense bouquet compared to the Langoa-Barton, plenty of intense blackberry and raspberry fruit, minerals, cedar and a hint of licorice. The palate is a little chewy on the entry with good grip in the mouth. This demonstrates the backbone of the finish, just the right amount of spiciness with excellent salinity on the long finish. It is not a once-in-a-lifetime Leoville Barton, but (as usual) it just seems to do everything right. Maybe its not quite up there with the stellar 2015 Léoville Barton, which I re-tasted at the time, but it is not far off.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
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