| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Leo Barton |
| Label Name: | St Julien 2eme Cru |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14% |
| Grape(s): | 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major critics: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 96; Lisa Perrotti‑Brown (The Wine Independent) 95; Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux) 97; Neal Martin (Vinous) 94; Decanter 94
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, black cherry and cassis with graphite, cedar, violet and menthol notes. Polished, creamy tannins, energetic acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy‑braised beef, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and sorted; fermentation in thermo-regulated wooden vats, ~3-week maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈60% new).
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Château Léoville Barton (Barton family since 1826), 2ème Cru Classé in St-Julien; ~48–50 ha on gravel‑clay soils producing classic Left Bank Bordeaux.
Leo Barton St Julien 2eme Cru 2018
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