Château LEOVILLE-BARTON 2021

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Yves Beck 94-96 points www.yvesbeck.wine

Dégusté le 22.04.2022 par Yves Beck

Château Léoville Barton peut se targuer de son élégance et sa précision. Quelle superbe symbiose entre le fruit, la fraîcheur et le terroir. Le vin est ample et doté de tannins charnus parfaitement intégrés. La structure acide assure bien les arrières et appuie l’expression fruitée et la persistance de la finale. Un Barton conquérant, serein qui souligne son aptitude à harmoniser finesse et puissance.  2027-2051

William Kelley 93-95 points www.robertparker.com
A terrific success, the 2021 Léoville Barton unwinds in the glass with aromas of blackcurrant, wild berries and plums mingled with hints of pencil shavings, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, it’s concentrated and tensile, with beautifully refined tannins, lively acids and all the class that an elevated percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon growing in deep gravel can provide. It’s the first vintage vinified in the Barton family’s new winery, and I suspect that contributes to the ultra-refined quality of tannin this year. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.

Neal Martin 93-95 points www.vinous.com
The 2021 Léoville-Barton was picked from 27 September until 7 October, matured in 60% new oak. The alcohol is 13.12%. It has a clean and pure bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, cedar and hints of shucked oyster shell: focused and very well delineated, classic in style. The palate has a smooth and cohesive entry, very well-knit with beautifully integrated oak. Crisp acidity with the perfect amount of tension on the classically-styled finish, this Léoville Barton demonstrates the advantages of their brand new cellar (even though the reception was not finished in time!) I cannot see any reason not to own a few bottles of this in your cellar.

Jean-Marc Quarin 95 points www.quarin.com
Belle couleur intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, au fruité pur. La bouche se présente tout en douceur tactile, avec beaucoup de goût, du fruit noir et une trame tannique raffinée. C’est juteux, délicieux et long. Ce millésime a été vinifié dans un nouveau cuvier qui deviendra gravitaire l’année prochaine. Assemblage : 84 % cabernet sauvignon, 11 % merlot, 3 % cabernet franc. Degré d’alcool : 13°12. Rendement : 39 hl/ha.

Georgina Hindle 94 points  www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 01 Apr 2022)
Heady on the nose, perfumed and scented. The palate is alive and playful, delivering high acidity but also focused fruit so it’s both lightly framed and fun, but also savoury and serious. Smooth and silky tannins give the gentle frame, letting the strawberry, creamy raspberry and red cherry fruit do the talking. It’s unfussy, all the elements to the fore but all well balanced with a charming texture overall and persistence of high-toned red berry fruits with saline sides. Hints of green pepper, black pepper, slate and pencil lead on the finish. I like this a lot! Drinking Window 2026 – 2048