1987 CHÂTEAU LEOVILLE BARTON 1987

Saint Julien

Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé

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85-89 / 100

Good

1987 CHÂTEAU LEOVILLE BARTON 1987

Saint Julien

Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé

Condition Good

Stock : 0 bottle

85,00 € tax incl. 70,83 € tax excl.

Avis d'expert

85 / 100

Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate

(01-1998)
The 1987 is maturing nicely, exhibiting a moderately sweet, curranty, oaky nose, round, gentle flavors, decent acidity, and a surprisingly long finish. It is an unqualified success for the vintage!

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Features

Vintage	1987
Rating	85-89
Classification	Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Saint Julien
Colour	Red
Volume	0.75 l
Price	Less than 100 €
Château	Leoville Barton
Country	France

Château informations

Leoville Barton

The Chateau Leoville Barton is a vineyard located in the heart of Saint-Julien, in the Gironde. Benefiting from the name of the town from which it comes, it is classified Grand Cru classification II 1855. The Leoville Barton's 45ha vineyard is comprised of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. It is a wonderful terroir known as the best in the world for growing vines and it enjoys ideal weather conditions. . Aging: 18-20 months in oak barrels 60% new oak. . . . Without a chateau on the estate, the wine is aged in the traditional way at the winery's sister estate, Langoa-Barton. Leoville Barton regularly outperforms despite identical varieties and vinification. Well balanced, this wine is powerful and its generous character is considered one of the best in St Julien.