2000 Château Léoville Barton

Community Tasting Note

Rieslingfan wrote:

Monday, March 13, 2023 - Working on a “drink the good stuff” philosophy, I opened this for a Monday dinner with leftovers. Why not! Initially as stern as an angry nun teaching 8th graders, it mellowed out over two hours, though never became soft or cuddly. Instead it maintained a perfectly starched collar, dark tie, and well tailored suit level of elegance, with a warm smile and engaging banter. Honestly it carried the image of the late Anthony Barton. Classic Bordeaux, it showed all the aged tobacco, understated cassis fruit and firm tannins, even more than twenty years after what was at one time considered a “modern” vintage. It demanded a rare ribeye, but alas it was not to be. Still, this feels like a wine that is emerging into a mid-life stage, with ample substance to carry on for as long as necessary. Just be sure to dress for dinner.

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Comment posted by Jdwinedrinker:

3/13/2023 7:30:00 PM - Love the philosophy... open those bottles !
Comment posted by North Willis:

3/14/2023 2:15:00 AM - @ RIESLINGFAN - very creative and substantive note - thank you!
Comment posted by North Willis:

3/14/2023 9:23:00 PM - @ RIESLINGFAN - very creative and substantive note - thank you!
Comment posted by wondersofwine:

3/17/2023 1:18:00 PM - Thanks for the review. This is one of the wines that will accompany me to Iowa as I move to a retirement community there.
Comment posted by TomNichols:

3/19/2023 4:24:00 PM - Wait
Comment posted by Rieslingfan:

3/19/2023 4:27:00 PM - I have more and intend to.
Comment posted by 14frimaire:

4/26/2023 7:05:00 PM - This is incentive to dip into the case. Thanks!