Leo Barton St Julien 2eme Cru 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Barton
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 83%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 96; Vinous (Neal Martin) 94; James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Jane Anson 96. Sources:

Tasting Note
Blackberry, cassis and raspberry coulis with wet stone, graphite and light spice. Medium-bodied, refined/tensile tannins, lively acidity and mineral, savory finish with polished oak.

Food Pairing
Western: Roast lamb, ribeye, beef tenderloin, aged cheeses (cheddar, comté), mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue (bulgogi), soy–miso braised short ribs, grilled shiitake with tare.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and sorted; fermented in temperature-controlled wooden vats, ~3-week maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Léoville Barton, a 2ème Cru Classé in Saint-Julien owned by the Barton family since 1826; ~47 ha vineyard on Garonne gravel; traditional ploughing and family-run management.