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Always black with ink, always deliciously fat and sweet, always St-Julien and above all always regular. Supervised by Mr. Derenoncourt since 2009, Talbot has gained in intensity and aromatic precision.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
The 2021 vintage is rated 94/100 by J.M Quarin (February 2024)
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
The 2020 vintage is rated 95/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "This 2020 lives up to all its promises, with a straightforward palate, a little tight, but promising, which stretches well over fine tannins. A Saint Julien that is perfectly defined and poised." (December 2022)
Rated 95/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin "Beautiful dark red with purple highlights. Bright nuances. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, suave. Smoky touch. Meticulous on the entry, fragrant in the middle, with a present body and a fine touch, the wine progresses on floral and fresh nuances. It bounces back on the finish, velvety, long, sappy and with no tannic angle. A lovely, gentle finish" (March 2023).
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
The 2019 vintage is rated 95/100 by Neal Martin « The palate is medium-bodied, dense and saline, with sappy black fruit, fine acidity and hints of black olive lending complexity on the persistent finish. A great Saint-Julien. » (Feb. 2022)
Rated 95/100 by la Revue du Vin de France « 2019 élégant, à la texture crémeuse et à la finale fondue et harmonieuse» (September 2022)
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
Coup de ♥ from La Revue de France 2021 guide rated 94/100
Rated 93/100 by Neal Martin "The 2017 Saint-Pierre has a very intense bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and violet aromas, quite Margaux like in style. This is floral and inviting, wonderful delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and harmony, building nicely with a push and caressing finish. What a superb Saint-Pierre that will give 20+ years of drinking pleasure." (Feb. 2020)
Rated 95/100 by Antonio Galloni "Just as it was from barrel, the 2017 Saint-Pierre is arrestingly beautiful. Black cherry, plum, graphite, spice, new leather, licorice and smoke infuse the 2017 with tons of character. Readers will find a bold, unctuous Saint-Julien bursting at the seams with personality. As always, Saint-Pierre is a dark, brooding Saint-Julien that shows the more virile side of the appellation off to great effect." (March 2020)
Rated 93/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin "Caressing on the attack, juicy on development, then airy and very flavoursome, the wine stands out on the finish, very persistent, full of charm and unapproachable." (Oct. 2020)
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- Apogée:
- 2025-2037
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
Coup de ♥ from La Revue de France 2021 guide rated 94/100
Rated 93/100 by Neal Martin "The 2017 Saint-Pierre has a very intense bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and violet aromas, quite Margaux like in style. This is floral and inviting, wonderful delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and harmony, building nicely with a push and caressing finish. What a superb Saint-Pierre that will give 20+ years of drinking pleasure." (Feb. 2020)
Rated 95/100 by Antonio Galloni "Just as it was from barrel, the 2017 Saint-Pierre is arrestingly beautiful. Black cherry, plum, graphite, spice, new leather, licorice and smoke infuse the 2017 with tons of character. Readers will find a bold, unctuous Saint-Julien bursting at the seams with personality. As always, Saint-Pierre is a dark, brooding Saint-Julien that shows the more virile side of the appellation off to great effect." (March 2020)
Rated 93/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin "Caressing on the attack, juicy on development, then airy and very flavoursome, the wine stands out on the finish, very persistent, full of charm and unapproachable." (Oct. 2020)
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- Apogée:
- 2025-2037
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2040
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
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Saint-Pierre's obvious progress since 2003 now places it as a great rival to its peers in Saint-Julien, even surpassing them in depth of flesh. Magnificent in recent vintages, such as the 2019 rated 95/100 by the Revue des Vins de France "Great success" or the 2020 rated 96/100 "one of the most accomplished and refined ever".
Noté 17,5/20 par M. Bettane « Bouche harmonieusement construite, superbe grain de tannin, longueur délicate mais profonde. Grande réussite ».
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- Apogée:
- 2024-2038
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Since its purchase by Mr. Maroteaux, Branaire-Ducru has made rapid progress, as did the construction of the new winery, which allows it to work only by gravity, without a pump that could "chew" the wines. Branaire-Ducru is the leader of the appellation's 3-4ème crus classés (Lagrange, Talbot, Beychevelle, Saint-Pierre) and certainly the finest of them.
Rated 95/100 by the Guide de La Revue du Vin de France 2024 "This is a very pretty classic, well designed and very refined. Straightforward and precise on the palate, supported by a fresh fruity base, with good length and style.A fine affair that will develop well, just like its predecessors, the fine 2019 and 2018, which are also highly recommendable."
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Since its purchase by Mr. Maroteaux, Branaire-Ducru has made rapid progress, as did the construction of the new winery, which allows it to work only by gravity, without a pump that could "chew" the wines. Branaire-Ducru is the leader of the appellation's 3-4ème crus classés (Lagrange, Talbot, Beychevelle, Saint-Pierre) and certainly the finest of them.
Rated 18,5 en 2016 by la Revue du Vin de France.
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- Apogée:
- 2023-2038
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Since its purchase by Mr. Maroteaux, Branaire-Ducru has made rapid progress, as did the construction of the new winery, which allows it to work only by gravity, without a pump that could "chew" the wines. Branaire-Ducru is the leader of the appellation's 3-4ème crus classés (Lagrange, Talbot, Beychevelle, Saint-Pierre) and certainly the finest of them.
The 2014 vintage is rated 91/100 by N.Martin "The 2014 Branaire-Ducru has a 'calmer' bouquet than its peers, a little muted at first, but well defined with mainly black tertiary fruit mixed with tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. [...] This is one of the few Left Bank wines to do better today than it did six years ago" (February 2024)
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- Apogée:
- 2023-2038
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Of all the second classified growths in St-Julien, Gruaud-Larose is the most vigorous and massive in young wine. But, the magic of the terroir, it acquires softness and finesse if it is given time to age. Its quality/price ratio puts it ahead of the other second classified growths of St-Julien!
The 2021 vintage is rated 90/100 by J.M Quarin (February 2024)
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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Of all the second classified growths in St-Julien, Gruaud-Larose is the most vigorous and massive in young wine. But, the magic of the terroir, it acquires softness and finesse if it is given time to age. Its quality/price ratio puts it ahead of the other second classified growths of St-Julien!
The 2020 vintage is rated 96/100 by J-M Quarin "Soft on entry, very aromatic in the middle, accompanied by a refined touch, the wine develops deliciously, offering great unity in the stimulation of all parts of the mouth. Noble, it melts on the palate, with a hint of licorice. It's unputdownable." (October 2023)
Rated 96/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
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Of all the second classified growths in St-Julien, Gruaud-Larose is the most vigorous and massive in young wine. But, the magic of the terroir, it acquires softness and finesse if it is given time to age. Its quality/price ratio puts it ahead of the other second classified growths of St-Julien!
The 2019 vintage is rated 96/100 by J-M Quarin "Minutious on entry, particularly fragrant in the middle, with taste and a permanent mellowness in the unfolding, the wine develops complexity. Its body lengthens between the middle and the finish, while the flavors bounce back. Delicious, long, present and airy at the same time. The potential of this terroir impresses me". (October 2023)
Also rated 96/100 by N. Martin "The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry, sweeter than expected but not cloying, liquorice and touches of black pepper furnishing the long and quite decadent finish." (February 2023)Rated 96/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2042
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Of all the second classified growths in St-Julien, Gruaud-Larose is the most vigorous and massive in young wine. But, the magic of the terroir, it acquires softness and finesse if it is given time to age. Its quality/price ratio puts it ahead of the other second classified growths of St-Julien!
The 2019 vintage is rated 96/100 by J-M Quarin "Minutious on entry, particularly fragrant in the middle, with taste and a permanent mellowness in the unfolding, the wine develops complexity. Its body lengthens between the middle and the finish, while the flavors bounce back. Delicious, long, present and airy at the same time. The potential of this terroir impresses me". (October 2023)
Also rated 96/100 by N. Martin "The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry, sweeter than expected but not cloying, liquorice and touches of black pepper furnishing the long and quite decadent finish." (February 2023)Rated 96/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2042
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Of all the second classified growths in St-Julien, Gruaud-Larose is the most vigorous and massive in young wine. But, the magic of the terroir, it acquires softness and finesse if it is given time to age. Its quality/price ratio puts it ahead of the other second classified growths of St-Julien!
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- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Of all the second classified growths in St-Julien, Gruaud-Larose is the most vigorous and massive in young wine. But, the magic of the terroir, it acquires softness and finesse if it is given time to age. Its quality/price ratio puts it ahead of the other second classified growths of St-Julien!
« Le Gruaud le plus pur et précis que nous connaissions. Un potentiel énorme ! » rated 18/20 by the Revue du Vin de France.
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- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Emblematic cru of the Médoc by its architecture as well as by the delicacy of its wines, internationally sought-after. Beychevelle has taken another step up in finesse and aromatic precision with the commissioning in 2018 of its new vat room, and is now on first-name terms with the commune's second growths.
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- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
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Emblematic cru of the Médoc by its architecture as well as by the delicacy of its wines, internationally sought-after. Beychevelle has taken another step up in finesse and aromatic precision with the commissioning in 2018 of its new vat room, and is now on first-name terms with the commune's second growths.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2033
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With the help of Michel Rolland, Léoville-Poyferré has gained in depth since 1993, voluptuousness of texture and ability to age. It is now approaching the quality of its prestigious neighbours in which it is landlocked: Léoville-Las Cases and Pichon-Lalande. The competition between the three Léoville is intense but Léoville-Poyferré now prevails with an easier, more voluptuous approach, and a superior quality/price/pleasure ratio.
The 2021 vintage is rated 94/100 by J.M Quarin (February 2024)
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With the help of Michel Rolland, Léoville-Poyferré has gained in depth since 1993, voluptuousness of texture and ability to age. It is now approaching the quality of its prestigious neighbours in which it is landlocked: Léoville-Las Cases and Pichon-Lalande. The competition between the three Léoville is intense but Léoville-Poyferré now prevails with an easier, more voluptuous approach, and a superior quality/price/pleasure ratio.
Rated 98/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "This is a very strong contender in the race to the top of the 2015 vintage.
Massive, dense, but also very subtle, it imposes its great breed on the palate and above all its very noble tannins". (2018 Guide)Rated 95/100 by Neal Martin (vinous.com) " Léoville-Poyferré 2015 has a fruitier, more assertive nose than the
2014, with sumptuous aromas of red berries, orange blossom and vanilla bean. The palate is medium-bodied with slender, soft and sensual tannins. It may not have the tension of the 2014, but there's so much volume and harmony on the finish that it's almost impossible to resist. Splendid". (June 2021)Rated 97/100 by Antonio Galloni (vinous.com) " Léoville-Poyferré 2015 is spectacular. Inky black, dense and explosive, the 2015 has extraordinary richness, supple lines, no rough edges and exceptional balance. All the components are perfectly assembled, with nuances of blue and purple fruits, chocolate, new leather, blueberry confi ture, exotic spices and violets all beautifully traced. Fresh, vibrant and absolutely fascinating, this Léoville-Poyferré is one of the wines of the vintage. Not to be missed" (December 2017)
Rated 18.5/20 by Jean-Marc QUARIN "rich and complex on the mid-palate, the wine melts on the palate and lingers for a very long time on the finish, with its enveloping tannicity. Delicious." (December 2019)
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- Apogée:
- 2024-2040
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With the help of Michel Rolland, Léoville-Poyferré has gained in depth since 1993, voluptuousness of texture and ability to age. It is now approaching the quality of its prestigious neighbours in which it is landlocked: Léoville-Las Cases and Pichon-Lalande. The competition between the three Léoville is intense but Léoville-Poyferré now prevails with an easier, more voluptuous approach, and a superior quality/price/pleasure ratio.
Rated 98/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "This is a very strong contender in the race to the top of the 2015 vintage. Massive, dense, but also very subtle, it imposes its great breed on the palate and above all its very noble tannins". (2018 Guide)
Rated 95/100 by Neal Martin (vinous.com) " Léoville-Poyferré 2015 has a fruitier, more assertive nose than the 2014, with sumptuous aromas of red berries, orange blossom and vanilla bean. The palate is medium-bodied with slender, soft and sensual tannins. It may not have the tension of the 2014, but there's so much volume and harmony on the finish that it's almost impossible to resist. Splendid". (June 2021)
Rated 97/100 by Antonio Galloni (vinous.com) " Léoville-Poyferré 2015 is spectacular. Inky black, dense and explosive, the 2015 has extraordinary richness, supple lines, no rough edges and exceptional balance. All the components are perfectly assembled, with nuances of blue and purple fruits, chocolate, new leather, blueberry confi ture, exotic spices and violets all beautifully traced. Fresh, vibrant and absolutely fascinating, this Léoville-Poyferré is one of the wines of the vintage. Not to be missed" (December 2017)
Rated 18.5/20 by Jean-Marc QUARIN "rich and complex on the mid-palate, the wine melts on the palate and lingers for a very long time on the finish, with its enveloping tannicity. Delicious." (December 2019)
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- Apogée:
- 2024-2040
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With the help of Michel Rolland, Léoville-Poyferré has gained in depth since 1993, voluptuousness of texture and ability to age. It is now approaching the quality of its prestigious neighbours in which it is landlocked: Léoville-Las Cases and Pichon-Lalande. The competition between the three Léoville is intense but Léoville-Poyferré now prevails with an easier, more voluptuous approach, and a superior quality/price/pleasure ratio.
The 2014 vintage is rated 96/100 by N. Martin " The 2014 Léoville Poyferré has a magnificent nose that stands out from its peers: more concentrated, more delineated and surprisingly deep, with a complexity that only reveals itself with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, but this Saint-Julien has real backbone and density, with impressive substance on the finish. One of the best wines on the Left Bank ". (February 2024).
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
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With the help of Michel Rolland, Léoville-Poyferré has gained in depth since 1993, voluptuousness of texture and ability to age. It is now approaching the quality of its prestigious neighbours in which it is landlocked: Léoville-Las Cases and Pichon-Lalande. The competition between the three Léoville is intense but Léoville-Poyferré now prevails with an easier, more voluptuous approach, and a superior quality/price/pleasure ratio.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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Even if their evolution always involves a period of austerity, Léoville-Barton wines have a supreme class and elegance, due as much to the advanced age of the vines as to meticulous work. Always praised by the critics, as in 2015 "fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb texture", rated 97/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
The 2021 vintage is rated 94/100 by J.M Quarin (February 2024)
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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Even if their evolution always involves a period of austerity, Léoville-Barton wines have a supreme class and elegance, due as much to the advanced age of the vines as to meticulous work. Always praised by the critics, as in 2015 "fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb texture", rated 97/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
Rated 98/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Il offre un raffinement indéniable. Son nez de fruits noirs est envoutant et irrésistible. La bouche est harmonieuse, raffinée, soyeuse et les tannins s'intègrent parfaitement. Superbe équilibre. » (Nov. 2020)
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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Even if their evolution always involves a period of austerity, Léoville-Barton wines have a supreme class and elegance, due as much to the advanced age of the vines as to meticulous work. Always praised by the critics, as in 2015 "fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb texture", rated 97/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Even if their evolution always involves a period of austerity, Léoville-Barton wines have a supreme class and elegance, due as much to the advanced age of the vines as to meticulous work. Always praised by the critics, as in 2015 "fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb texture", rated 97/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
In 2015 « fin, sapide et très long, beaucoup de classe en bouche, avec un côté juteux et un superbe grain », rated 18,5/20 by la Revue du Vin de France.
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- Apogée:
- 2027-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%