Leoville Barton 2000
Leoville Barton 2000 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £185.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Château Léoville Barton is an exceptionally popular 2ème Grand Cru Classé property in Saint-Julien well-known for producing classically styled, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines with a superb track record for ageing. The 2000 vintage was generally regarded as high quality and this is a finely wrought release composed of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is dense and statuesque, unwinding slowly to reveal deep notes of cassis, savoury herbs, tobacco, liquorice and graphite. Though now at 20 years of age, this is still exceptionally broody and tightly wound, with decanting well in advance of service strongly recommended.