Leoville Barton other_regions It has character

It has character

but it is nothing short of superb

showing rich black fruits

(produced from two large parcels of differing vine age - one that is approximately two-thirds of the blend and is now 45 years of age and a second

there is a great balance of structure

Leoville Barton other_regions It has characterThis young, primary wine, expresses an elegant style of Leoville Barton. Blackberry, cassis, earth and tobacco scents open up what seems like an early maturing wine for this chateau. The tannins have more softeners and polish that I usually detect in their wine. Give it another couple of years to develop complexities.