2000 Château Léoville Barton
Community Tasting Note
jrobs7777 wrote:
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - Is this really 15 years old? It is developing at a glacial pace, but based on the tasting notes from the mid-2000s, it has already shed some baby fat. It is in a fresh spot, with a lot of bright fruit that sits over some secondary development. A touch of herbal and cedar on the nose, giving way to bright fresh red and blue fruit. There is incredible density here but it is so well balanced and structured that it comes across as very light and delicate. It is remarkable to think about what Bordeaux "can be" which is to say, powerful but balanced. Way too many Bordeaux these days are straight ahead bruisers. This is in a completely different style and to me is not only much more versatile, but it should appeal to a larger audience. Some of the numeric scores are probably a touch high but this style of Bordeaux at this price point has become rare so I can understand the enthusiasm.
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Comment posted by Champagneinhand:
6/6/2015 2:43:00 PM - Build like a Brick $hithouse is how this wine has been described many times. Leoville Las Cases and Leoville Poyferre are brilliant but the Poyferre is a more flamboyant style but usually drink better, and sooner, Las Cases needs a long cellar nap and is quite expensive, but a seriously great wine. I only have one Barton from 2000. Wish I had more. I am always happy and impressed by most Barton, even Langoa even though the styling is quite different. it why the Barton family have continuously owned and run these estates and Chateau. They also charge much less than others with similar quality. the negociants and retailer often really mark up these wines, which keep them in business in the hard years. Anthony Barton says he wants a wine that can be drunk anytime, and for any occasion. great stuff.