2003 Château Léoville Barton
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96 Points
Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Tasted from a bottle purchased upon release and cellared in pristine fashion, this blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc proved itself to be of classic quality in all respects. Deep garnet, ripe and rich, it delivers an olfactory and gustatory combination of dark plums, cassis, anise, violets, allspice, menthol and loamy earth. Full-bodied, low in acidity and without alcoholic heat (13%), it wraps its flavors with abundant sweet tannins, has impressive mid-palate density and finishes with tremendous length. This may not yet be on plateau, but it is close enough so that one does not need to hesitate to pop the cork. Drink now-2038.
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