2003 Château Léoville Barton
Community Tasting Note
drjb Likes this wine:
95 Points
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - Now this is classic Bordeaux ! Deep crimson red. Lifted nose of all that is good in left bank Bordeaux : blackcurrants, crushed dark plums, charcoal, liquorice and cedar wood. Extra nuances of earth and fungi as wine opened. Palate voluptuous in the right way ! Round and flavoursome with real structure from some firm but fine tannins without bitterness leading into a very persistent palate. Excellent drink reminiscent of some young 82s e.g. Pichon Lalande.
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Comment posted by chablis28:
5/3/2014 10:22:00 AM - Sounds great! Any thoughts about how long to decant or not? Opening one tonight. 12:35PM
Comment posted by drjb:
5/3/2014 5:02:00 PM - Initially poured from Coravin and aired in the glass only short time. I suspect I would pour into carafe normally and leave breath for 30 mins or so. The nose is delightful from the start but certainly develops.
Comment posted by chablis28:
5/4/2014 10:05:00 AM - Thnaks DRJB. Posted my notes today. Great wine!