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93
WS
91
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1996 Château Léoville Barton

Sale price $215.00/per bottle | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

Radiating elegance, the 1996 Château Léoville Barton offers flavors of blackcurrant, cedar, and earthy spice, framed by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. This is a benchmark Saint-Julien with exceptional precision and longevity.


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Critic Reviews
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The 1996 Leoville Barton appears more youthful than the 1996 Langoa Barton in the glass with a healthy deep garnet core. The aromatics unfurl gracefully in the glass revealing briary, wild hedgerow, black truffle and sandalwood scents -- firmly in secondary aroma stage but with appreciable presence and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin that form its firm and classic structure, spice, white pepper and cloves infusing the slightly animally red berry fruit. This is an adorable Léoville Barton that is occupying a very "happy" place at the moment -- superb precision, old school claret at its best. Decant for an hour no more, then enjoy. Tasted July 2016.

Robert Parker
91

Wild berries on the nose, with an exotic flower undertone. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Gorgeous red. Give it time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008.

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1996 Château Léoville Barton
1996 Château Léoville Barton Sale price $215.00/per bottle | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

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The Estate

Château Léoville Barton is a revered second growth estate in Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, with origins tracing back to the 17th century. Acquired by the Barton family in 1826, it remains one of the few Bordeaux estates to have been passed down through generations without change in ownership. The estate’s timeless wines are celebrated for their powerful and classic style, consistently ranking among the best in the Médoc.

1996 Château Léoville Barton 1996
1996
1996

Benchmark Elegance & Lasting Power

A balanced 1996 vintage yielded structured wines with ripe fruit and vibrant freshness. Léoville Barton’s terroir enhanced complexity and finesse, making this an iconic expression of the estate.

2002 Château Léoville Barton 2002
2002
2002

Lively Energy & Saint-Julien Charm

A warm 2020 vintage produced ripe, fresh wines with excellent structure. Les Fiefs de Lagrange benefited from the estate’s terroir, delivering energy and balance in this delightful second wine.

2010 Château Léoville Barton 2010
2010
2010

Precision & Timeless Elegance

The near-perfect 2010 vintage brought ripe, structured wines with vibrant acidity. Léoville Barton’s terroir added depth, complexity, and remarkable longevity to this exceptional wine.

10220257968401 2020
2020
2020

Amplified Elegance in Magnum Format

A sunny and balanced 2020 vintage produced wines of incredible depth and structure. The magnum format allows for slower aging, amplifying the finesse and power of this standout wine.

2021 Château Léoville Barton 2021
2021
2021

Lively Freshness & Saint-Julien Charm

A cooler and wetter 2021 vintage produced lighter wines with vibrant acidity and aromatic lift. Léoville Barton’s terroir preserved balance and energy, resulting in an approachable and lively wine.

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