Château Léoville Barton - Saint-Julien 2015

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Robe soutenue. Très beau nez, profond, racé. Le corps est au diapason. Très belle amplitude, réelle profondeur de saveur, plénitude et grande finale sont au rendez-vous !

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Deep garnet in color, the first thing you notice about this wine is fresh, dark, red berries, espresso and cherries. The tannins feel creamy and the wine is balanced, finishing with juicy, peppery, fresh, ripe fruits. The fruits linger nicely in the finish. Blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, this wine reached 13% alcohol and is aging in 60% new, French oak barrels.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Leoville Barton is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot picked between 19-22 September and 28 September until 5 October for the Merlot and Cabernet respectively. Matured in 60% new oak, it has a more compelling and intense bouquet than the 2015 Langoa Barton at this early stage, whereas in other years I have found the siblings closer together. It delivers some lovely blackberry, sage and cigar box scents. The palate is very refined with edgy tannin, beautifully balanced with seamlessly integrated oak. It is the classic Léoville-Barton style, full of energy and showing more breeding than the Langoa on the finish. This is just an outstanding, classic, drop-dead gorgeous Léoville Barton that is destined to give immense pleasure over the coming years. Bravo Anthony, Lilian et al.

Bettane & Desseauve

18-18,5 / 20

the4/28/2016

Généreux, profond, ample et dense. Grand fond. Vin complet, grand nez de cèdre typiquement Léoville, intense et harmonieux, texture noble de vieilles vignes, grand potentiel.

Vinous

93-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Léoville-Barton is superb. Vivid and wonderfully nuanced in the glass, the 2015 offers exceptional purity in its aromas and flavors. As always, the house style favors finesse over pure power, but in 2015 there is a good bit of both. Graphite, pencil shavings and crème de cassis, herbs and mocha meld into a rich, textured, beautifully persistent finish. The tannins are there, but they are nearly buried. Léoville-Barton is not the most powerful or showy Saint-Julien in 2015, but it is class personified. Don't miss it. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

timatkin.com

94 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Jancis Robinson

17 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/18/2016

Glowing purplish crimson. Very obviously 'sweeter' and chunkier than the Langoa Barton just tasted. But not too much. Full of appeal. And there is masses of tannin here! Lots going on here.

Drink 2027-2045

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. While the spicy wood is prominent at this stage, the wine also has weight. As the black currant fruits come through slowly, the wine shows a rich potential. The texture is dense and firm. 95 points

René Gabriel

19 / 20

the4/10/2016

86 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 % Merlot. Der Cabernet Franc, welcher mit einem Anteil von 3 % angepflanzt ist wurde vollständig deklassiert. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Royales Bouquet, viel blaubeerige Konturen, Cassis und Brombeeren, Edelhölzer und einen zarten Vanillehauch zeigend. Im Gaumen seidig elegant, hochfeine Tannine aufweisend und eine wunderschöne Balance. Alles ist an seinem Ort und von den Finessen her, kann er es (und das ist nicht das erste Mal der Fall) mit gewissen Premiers aufnehmen. Ein ganz grosser und ein besonders feiner Barton! Vier Mal verkostet. 19/20 2023 – 2048

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

A very savory and fruity red with red currant and plum aromas and flavors. Full body, firm backbone of tannins and a fresh finish. A generous and fruity young red. Fruity forward in a reserved way.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Gutsy, with mouthfilling blackberry and black currant compote flavors buttressed with very lively bramble and licorice notes. There's loads of grip, but this is velvety in feel.—J.M.