2020 Léoville Barton

In 1722, Thomas Barton left his native Ireland to settle in Bordeaux, founding a wine merchant company. In 1826, his grandson, Hugh Barton, purchased 50 hectares of vines located in the Saint Julien appellation. In the historic 1855 classification the château was to be awarded the rank of "Second Classified Growth". The property was managed by the various generations over the years until Anthony Barton raised Château Léoville Barton to the level of international recognition it enjoys today. The Barton story continues with his daughter, Lilian, and her two children, now writing the chapter of the 10th generation. Key Points - Family owned and managed - The expertise of the Barton family - A wine of great quality and very well rated - Renovation of the cellars Area 50 ha in production Soil Deep gravel on clay subsoil Yield 34 hl/ha Vinification Alcoholic fermentation from 7 to 10 days Number of pumping depending on the cuvées Maceration about 3 weeks Ageing Aged between 16 to 18 months in french oak barrels of which 60% are brand new Tasting Note Intense purple color. The nose is complex revealing aromas of black fruits, currant and blackcurrant. On the palate, the wine is incredibly smooth and juicy, sublty spicy. It reveals raspberry and plum notes with elegant acidity and fine tannins.