{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-cb-saint-julien-2e-gcc-aop-2016","title":"Château Léoville Barton Red Wine Saint-Julien 2nd Growth GCC AOP 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Léoville Barton, 2nd Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien in Bordeaux, 2016 vintage. From a gravel vineyard on a clay subsoil, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged 18 months in oak barrels, 60% of which are new. Aging potential of over 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho produces Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1998, Château Léoville Barton has consistently proven itself to be among the finest of the Bordeaux Grands Crus, thanks in particular to the advanced age of its vineyard, which produces ripe, concentrated grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn what terroir is Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016 produced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 45 hectares of Léoville and 15 hectares of Langoa are planted in gravelly soil on a clay subsoil, with a high proportion of old vines. These soils must not be too rich, and water must drain away quickly to preserve the quality of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016 vinified and aged?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is carried out entirely by hand. After destemming, the berries are sorted, crushed, and placed in temperature-controlled wooden vats according to the plots. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7 to 10 days, extraction is adjusted with pump-overs depending on the vintage, and maceration lasts about 3 weeks. Racking into barrels is done batch by batch. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 60% of which are new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA festival of flavors emerges in the glass, the wine expressing very close-to-fruit notes, of fresh grapes, with a very pleasant sweetness. The overall composition, admirably built, finishes with a magical sparkle.\u003c\/em\u003e (RVF)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt what temperature should Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016 be served?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAging potential of 20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Léoville Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205652160889,"sku":"17805616","price":123.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5674\/7385\/files\/dc-chateau-leoville-barton-cb-saint-julien-2e-gcc-aop-2016.jpg?v=1794609575","url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/chateau-leoville-barton-cb-saint-julien-2e-gcc-aop-2016","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}