Source: jamessuckling.com. Issue Date: December 3, 2019 (JS-97)

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.

Source: Interim End of November 2018, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 30th Nov 2018 (RP-95+)

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.

Source: Winemaker,

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.