Château Léoville Barton 2020

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

The estate

A true icon of the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Léoville Barton embodies the quintessence of the Médoc 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

Château Léoville 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 and give rise to fine Saint-Julien wines.

Vinification and ageing

the hand-picked grapes are destemmed before being carefully sorted. Crushing and transfer to thermo-regulated wooden vats. Vinification by plot. Alcoholic fermentation for 7 to 10 days. Gentle extraction accompanied by pumping over. Maceration for around 3 weeks before running off in batches into barrels. Aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new).

The blend

Cabernet sauvignon (85.5%)
Merlot (14.5%).

Château Léoville Barton 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
The wine is an intense, beautiful purple colour.

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 with aromas of raspberry and Ente plum.