Chateau Leoville Barton 2020

Leoville Barton reveals a fruity and elegant red wine from Saint-Julien

The estate

A true icon of the Saint-Julien appellation, Chateau Leoville Barton embodies the quintessence of the Medoc through wines that shine bright with consistency and class. From vintage to vintage, the estate has stayed at the top of the appellation, seducing even the most demanding Bordeaux wine lovers.

The vineyard

Chateau Leoville Barton covers 50 hectares of vineyards in the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation. The vines, aged 38 years on average, are planted in gravel upon a clay subsoil.

The winemaking

Manual harvest from 14 and 15 September, then from 21 to 28 September.

The aging

Chateau Leoville Barton 2020 is aged in barrels (of which 60% are new oak).

The blend

Chateau Leoville Barton 2020 is made of a blend of cabernet sauvignon (85.5%) and merlot (14.5%).

The tasting

Color

The wine is an intense, beautiful purple color.

Nose

The nose mixes complex, fruity aromas (black fruits, redcurrants and blackcurrants).

Palate

Juicy and smooth, the palate seduces with its subtly spicy notes, blended with an elegant acidity and aromas of raspberry and Ente plum.