Château Léoville Barton - Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé) 2003 (750ml) Geteriako Txakolina98 points Wine Spectator: "Intense blackberry and cherry, with hints of currant. Toasted oak and sweet tobacco too. Roses and other flowers, such as lilacs. Full bodied, with masses of tannins yet incredibly long and seductive. *Ranked #3 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006, Collectible* (JS)" (03 2006) 96 points Wine Advocate: "A spectacular success, the opaque plum colored 2003 Leoville Barton is still on the young side of its plateau of maturity. It
on the clay-limestone hilltops of the commune of Grézillac
which is an incredible amount of work compared with fermenting tens of thousands of kilos of grapes (or even more) in a big stainless steel tank
Punchy aromatics of lemon and lime citrus with undertones of juicy tropical fruits
The finish is long and delicious
producing fruit with sensuous tannins and rich
herbes de Provence-like nuances
This is a hugely opulent wine
and any rich meat in sauce
Our wines are carefully crafted by Larry Levin
with intense aromas of red fruits interwoven with a delicate smoky touch of cocoa and liquorice
tobacco and singed apple wood notes that add texture and energy through the finish
This rich red wine is a blend of grenache and syrah from a far corner of the Southern Rhône valley
