Château Léoville Barton - Saint-Julien 2017 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Le Point

17-17,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Fruits noirs, mûre, sureau, pulpeux, fine amertume, juteux, long, tanins serrés, droits, très rectiligne, racé.

WeinWisser

18,5 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/31/2018

93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot. 45 hl/ha. Lese zwi-schen dem 15. bis 18.9. (Merlot) und 22, bis 29.9. (Cabernet). Tiefes Purpurgranat mit violetterai Rand. Was für ein dichtes Fruchtpaket aus Holunder, schwarzen Jo-hannisbeerpastillen sowie Veilchen, lm zweiten Ansatz feine Darjeelingnoten, dunkles Edelholz und schwarzer tasmani-scher Bergpfeffer. Am Gaumen mit rahmi-gen Tanninen und cremiger Textur, ich habe ihn minutenlang im Mund belassen -perfekte Balance, ich bin begeistert! lm langen Finale ein Feuerwerk von blauen Beeren, Rosenholz und ganz zarter Ad-stringenz, Hat nicht ganz die herausragen-de Klasse des 2016er, gehtirt aber ganz klar zur Elite aus St.-Julien und ist wieder ein klarer Best Buy!
18.5/20 2035 - 2050

Vinum

18 / 20

byRolf Bichselthe5/30/2018

Reserved on the nose but offering itself up fully on the palate, immensely crisp, fruity, full-bodied, with wonderfully fine-grained tannins, elegant and lingering; utter class. Drink 2028 to 2040

Vinifera

95 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Fruits noirs rôtis, encens, graphite, nez encore peu diversifié mais très plein. Bouche du même acabit, vineuse, avec un côté charnel et charnu dans les tanins. Sa race s’exprime surtout en finale sur le côté velouté et rare des cabernet dans ce millésime. Grandes promesses et vraie classe.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe5/16/2018

Deepest crimson. Dark, savoury and spicy black fruit with a lovely balsamic note but also a light vanilla sweetness and a more subdued graphite layer. Complex already. On the palate, this is succulent, firm but polished. Tannins are very fine, definite. A harmonious whole and a juicy finish. Drink 2025-2037

Vinous

93-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

One of the few truly exceptional Left Bank wines of the vintage, the 2017 Léoville-Barton is simply fabulous. The 2017 also has the distinction of having a very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Inky crème de cassis, white flowers, lavender, crushed rocks, menthol and spice give the 2017 a distinctly layered, resonant feel. The 2017 offers fabulous density and structure, although the tannins need time. The blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. The September rains were especially challenging for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc. As a result, Cabernet is pushed up in the blend, while there is no Franc at all. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

A striking blood red in color, this wine opens easily with smoldering cedar, tobacco and an unhurried pour of cassis. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, full bodied, fresh and classically styled. Buoyancy, creaminess, smart tannins with a crisp, juicy finish wrap everything up nicely. Blending 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, the wine reached 13.% alcohol and is aging in 60% new, French oak barrels.

La Revue du Vin de France

17,5-18 / 20

byPhilippe Maurangethe5/4/2018

Son nez d'épices et de fruits frais semble jaillir du verre. Fidèle à son style, Léoville Barton est le plus suave des trois Léoville. C'est un vin au velouté admirable et à la finale de dentelle.

Vinous

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Léoville Barton has a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon this year at 93%, the remainder is Merlot. It was picked between 15 and 18 September for the Merlot and 22 to 29 September for the Cabernet Sauvignon, then aged in 60% new oak. It has a perfumed and pure bouquet that demonstrates a little more cohesion and refinement than some of its Saint-Julien peers. Blackberry and touches of bilberry fruit, cedar and crushed stone – this is a knockout nose with bags of potential. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, perfectly pitched acidity and beautifully integrated oak. Seriously, this is nudging (not equaling, nudging!) the 2016 in terms of quality and there are just a handful of properties where I can state that this year.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 Leoville Barton is deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of warm cassis, fresh blackberries and blueberries with hints of violets, dark chocolate and licorice. Medium-bodied with a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, it gives a fantastic core of fruit and wonderful length.

Bettane & Desseauve

17,5 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/26/2018

Grande couleur, excellent corps et un supplément de générosité de texture et de complexité aromatique par rapport à Langoa, plus marqué que dans d'autres millésimes. Il égalera certains premiers. Dégusté deux fois.

Decanter.com

95 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

This has a stronger, tighter and more concentrated expression in this vintage than its sister property, although it's not as concentrated as its last few vintages. It's back to a more old school expression for the appellation, suiting the vintage, and it's one of the better-framed wines on display here. Good quality, with ground coffee, dark chocolate and tight cassis notes, all subtly and harmoniously put together.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

17,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Wine Enthusiast

95-97 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018

This is an impressive wine, full of both plush fruit and firm tannins. It is rich, generously structured supporting layers of ripe black fruits. It is concentrated, yet elegant with a full mouthfeel. This is a wine to age. Drink this major wine from 2024.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

This is a really excellent Leoville-Barton with wonderful cabernet sauvignon character of blackberries, blackcurrants and flowers. Full body, firm and lightly chewy tannins and a long and beautiful finish. This has tension and brightness.

Wine Spectator

93-96 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

This manages to pack in some serious plum, blackberry and black currant compote flavors, along with layers of melted black licorice and tar on the finish. This has a density that sets it apart from the pack in the vintage, with a lovely roasted apple wood note on the finish.—J.M.