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Red
2003 Château Léoville Barton
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- St. Julien
Community Tasting Notes 663
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djhammond Likes this wine: 96 points
April 10, 2024 - The last 15 months has been transformative for the wine. Everything in the wine has been accelerated in its development. It was glorious in its bloom of youth with fruit bomb nose and palate so typical of the younger 2003s. It went through a couple of years of restraint, but it now is exceptional. Fully secondary and tertiary, it is drinking like a wine twice its age, and it is such a treat if you love old Bordeaux. Everything is fully integrated with a smoky nose and a beefy palate. Possibly, the finish will further develop, and if it does, this will warrant another point or two. I did decant this for 6 hours; was it necessary? I'm not sure to be honest, and probably not. 96+
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bravo.solares Likes this wine: 92 points
March 16, 2024 - Drinking incredibly well, after 90 mins in the decanter. Textbook Left Bank Bdx. Superb with ribeye steaks. Admittedly, somewhat drying tannins (a 2003, after all), but quite good overall. Should drink well thru 2033 or so.
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Mike1369 Likes this wine: 94 points
March 16, 2024 - Really good with steaks tonight. Wonderful example of a mature Bordeaux. Dark fruit up front-blackberry currant plum with a nice earthy backend with hints of dark chocolate, mint, forest floor, limestone, herbs. This will be good for a while.
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ifishtoo Likes this wine: 95 points
March 7, 2024 - Excellent. Years to go.
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Eric wrote: 95 points
March 5, 2024 - From 375ml. Pop and pour and this was absolutely ripping! Tobacco and funk, dancing on red fruit, cocoa, bitterwseet, deep cherry finish. Stellar.
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By Chris Kissack
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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By Jane Anson
The three Léovilles: Jane Anson’s pick of the vintages, 9/30/2017 (link)(Château Léoville Barton, St-Julien, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
June 2016, 6/1/2016 (link)(Château Léoville-Barton St Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
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By Chris Kissack
March 2013, 3/1/2013 (link)(Château Léoville-Barton St Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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June 2011 (link)(Château Léoville-Barton St Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/1/2010 (link)(Ch Léoville Barton St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
1/23/2008 (link)(Ch Léoville Barton St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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December 2007, Issue #18 (link)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/3/2005 (link)(Ch Léoville Barton St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2005 (link)(Chateau Léoville-Barton St Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2005 (link)(Château Léoville-Barton St Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/7/2005 (link)(Ch Léoville Barton St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2004, IWC Issue #114 (link)(Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
12/7/2008 (link) 94 points(Château Léoville Barton) Dark red violet color; lovely ripe cassis and plum nose; ripe, plush, cassis and plum palate; medium-plus finish
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By Jon Rimmerman
5/30/2008 (link)(LEOVILLE BARTON) Grab Bag Dear Friends, I suppose this could have been a second Friday Special (it seems we've had two lately) or a "free for all" special but let's call it a grab bag of interesting wine, most at prices that are eye-opening indeed. All are directly from the source with perfect provenance. Have a good weekend everyone - new TN's out next week and an update on the website chat room (we're getting close). - Jon Rimmerman 2006 Anselmet "Muller Thurgau" (bianco) This is an insane price - usually line-priced with the Chardonnay. 2004/2006 Anselmet "Petit Rouge" STRICT LIMIT 3/person Think the Le Prisonnier is interesting? Try this... 2006 Anselmet "Tourette" STRICT LIMIT 3/person (this is usually $20-30 more than the Petit Rouge) Think the Petit Rouge is interesting? Try this... 2004 Anselmet "Henri" STRICT LIMIT 3/person (this is usually $30-50 more than the Petit Rouge) Le Prisonnier jr . 2004 Keasler Old-Vine Shiraz 3.0lt VERY RARE - not available in the US 2005 Kaesler Old-Vine Shiraz 3.0lt VERY RARE - not available in the US 2003 Branaire-Ducru (St. Julien) 1.5lt STRICT LIMIT 2 magnums/person 2003 Leoville Barton (St. Julien) (750ml) STRICT LIMIT 3/person 2006 FX Pichler Riesling Smaragd (mixed case)/case STRICT LIMIT 1/case person 2 x Steinertal , 3 x Oberhauser , 3 x Hollerin , 4 x Kellerberg Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Italy7501 Italy7502 Italy7503 Italy7504 Italy7505 Aus8099 Aus8098 Bord5720 Bord5730 Austr1700
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Château Léoville Barton
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation St. Julien
- UPC Codes 031259017266, 031259043272, 055298007507, 071570017446, 087000336919, 2448874002597, 3251092808907, 3258691171746, 3277034831857, 3660327010310, 3660327010327, 3660327010419, 3660327010815, 400005932939, 639737585568, 714153178928
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 446 (2%)
- In Cellars 17,104 (65%)
- Consumed 8,676 (33%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Argentine Ribeye Steak, Beef tenderloin, cheese platter, Citarella ribeyes, clove beef, entrecote w/ sauce, filets de palombes, Grilled antelope chops, grilled turkey necks, paupiettes w/ sauceWho Likes This Wine
99% Like It 260 votes
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- Wine2003 Château Léoville Barton
- ProducerChâteau Léoville Barton
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationSt. Julien
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- AppellationSt. Julien