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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: LEOV130
Leoville Barton is planted on a large gravel bank with 47 hectares planted to 72% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 8% cabernet franc. Average age for the vines is 35 years; the vineyards are hard pruned to reduce yields, thereby giving a richness and brooding power that makes Leoville Barton sought after and long lived.

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Château Leoville Barton

This Château is always one of the best selling wines, due to its consistent high quality and the long standing commitment by the Barton family to maintain a sensible pricing policy. The vineyards are intensely planted with 9,100 vines per ha. Aged for 18 months in 60% new oak, this is a balanced and impressive claret, very much in the Leoville style.

Tasting Notes

Whilst 2004 was overshadowed by a great 2005 in typical Leoville style the 2004 shows ripe red fruits, soft and subtle tannins and a very fine balance. Drinking well now this opens sublimely in the glass to reveal both richness and pedigree.

Food Matches

Great with hearty stews and casseroles, or good hard cheeses.

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