2014 Château Léoville-Barton

Description

95   Jane Anson
“83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Proving the quality of the 2014s, this has an extremely juicy, controlled finish. New oak was about 60%; typical for Barton. There’s a smoky, caramelised edge that adds a touch of sweetness to the classic pencil shavings, cedar and cassis notes. This has a great future ahead of it.” (6/2018)

95   Roger Voss for Wine Enthusiast — CELLAR SELECTION – TOP 100 WINE
“This wine, with its massive tannins and rich fruit, is obviously set for a long life. It does have the contrast of fresh black-currant acidity to give it a lift. But with the power behind it, the wine will develop slowly. Drink from 2025.” *Cellar Selection, Top 100 Wines of 2017* (2/2017)

94   James Suckling
“Very aromatic with cherries and blackberries. Hints of flowers. Full body, lightly chewy yet ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy and delicious. Racy.” (2/2017)

94   Neal Martin
“The 2014 Leoville Barton is one of the must-buys of the vintage. Now in bottle, it has a very pure bouquet that gains intensity in the glass, laden with blackberry and raspberry coulis scents, cold wet stone, a wonderful mineralité that becomes more conspicuous with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannin, a fine line of acidity that lends this precision and nervosité. There is class and sophistication in situ, not a powerful Léoville Barton, but beautifully poised. This is just a brilliant forerunner to the 2015 and it should represent great value.” (3/2017)