Château Léoville Barton Saint-Julien 2016 is an exceptional Second Growth Bordeaux and a benchmark expression of the Saint-Julien appellation. Awarded 97 points by James Suckling and Wine Spectator (#1 Wine of 2019), this powerful yet elegant vintage delivers intense aromas of blackcurrant, dark berries, violet, cedar, and subtle spice. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, it offers remarkable depth, refined tannins, and a long, thrilling finish with excellent ageing potential through 2040.

James Suckling | JS 97
Published: Dec 30, 2019

Terrific intensity of dark berries, almost peppery blackcurrants and violets with attractive and integrated, spicy oak and an earthy edge. The palate has a super powerful and long, linear core with plenty of fruit flesh strapped in tight for a long and thrilling ride into the finish. A blend of 86 per cent cabernet and 14 per cent merlot. Try from 2024. 

Wine Spectator | WS 97
Published: Mar 31, 2019
#1 WINE OF 2019

This is so vivid as it brims with pastis-soaked plum, blackberry, black currant and blueberry paste flavors, all carried by a perfectly integrated brambly spine. Tar and ganache notes give the finish an extra kick while everything stays within the mouthwatering roasted apple wood frame. Both regal and rambunctious, this is St.-Julien to a T. Best from 2025 through 2040. 11,667 cases made.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Nov 30, 2018

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Leoville Barton delivers a superstar nose of cr?me de cassis, plum preserves and blueberry compote with suggestions of fragrant earth, unsmoked cigars, licorice and cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, rich and seductive with firm yet velvety tannins, it has a decadently rich finish. 

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THE VINTAGE
BLENDING
86% Cabernet Sauvignon
14% Merlot

ALCOHOL13%
DATES OF MANUAL HARVEST
From 29th September to 1st October (Merlot), then from 5th to 13th October

NEW BARRELS60%
TASTING
Intense ruby colour, the nose reveals vivid notes of black fruits (black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry) with a touch of ink. The mouth is ample, powerful and you feel the freshness of the red fruits. The tannins are delicate with a long finish.