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    Château Léoville Barton 1996

    BordeauxSaint-Julien • 2ème Grand Cru Classé • Red

    Regular price £228.00 tax included
    Sale price £228.00 tax included Regular price
    Unit price £228.00 / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Julien
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 1996
    • Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 73%, Merlot Noir 23%, Cabernet Franc 4%

    THE Château Léoville Barton 1996, A Saint-Julien exceptional, embodies the elegance and power of great wines Bordeaux. This Second Grand Cru Classé reveals a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, reflecting the richness of its terroir and the ancestral know-how of domaine. A red wine meant for aging, promising intense emotions.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 92/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    THE Château Léoville Barton The 1996 vintage reveals a deep garnet color. On the nose, complex aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, and sweet spices blend harmoniously. The palate is full and structured, with silky tannins and lovely freshness. The finish is long and persistent, leaving an impression of finesse and elegance. A red wine of great depth, fully expressing the potential of the terroir of Saint-Julien.

    Food & wine pairings

    It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, game birds or mature cheeses.

    Producer

    Producer

    The team's opinion

    A Saint-Julien Refined and structured, combining freshness, depth and finely polished tannins, with a long and elegant finish typical of the great classics of the Médoc.

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Timber frame
    • Fruity