Leo Barton St Julien 2eme Cru 2018

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.