Château Léoville Barton Red Wine Saint-Julien 2nd Growth GCC AOP 2016

Château 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.

Who produces Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016?

Since 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.

On what terroir is Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016 produced?

The 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.

How is Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016 vinified and aged?

The 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.

What is the tasting profile of Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016?

A 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. (RVF)

At what temperature should Château Léoville Barton CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2016 be served?

Aging potential of 20 years or more.