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Vintage | Wine 1985 |
Classification | Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Julien |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Leoville Barton |
Country | France |
Saint Emilion
Saint Estèphe
Saint Emilion
Saint Julien
Fixin
Pessac Leognan
Champagne
Champagne
Anthony Barton's 1985 may turn out to be a remake of the chateau's splendid 1953. Deep rubygarnet with a complex, complete, and intense bouquet of sweet, superripe, curranty fruit, minerals, cedar, spice, and baked herbs, this medium-bodied wine has exceptional balance, fine length, gobs of fruit, and soft tannin in the velvety finish. This classic claret is a joy to drink.
Deep, its lovely texture, wonderful flesh.For me the perfect claret.