Leo Barton St Julien 2eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Barton
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Contemporary reviews: Wine Advocate (W. Kelley) 93–95 pts; Vinous (Neal Martin/Antonio Galloni) ~92–94 pts; Jane Anson 94 pts; Jancis Robinson 17++/20

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruited core of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with cedar, graphite and subtle cigar box. Medium–full-bodied, taut acidity and refined, savory tannins; long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast ribeye, lamb rack, beef stew, aged cheddar and comté; Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, miso-marinated beef.

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

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Barton family since 1826; classified Deuxième Cru. Traditional viticulture on Garonne gravel with clay subsoil; estate-run winery producing a classic St-Julien style.