2005 Chateau Leoville Barton 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x375ml

Robert Parker 95

The Chateau Leoville-Barton 2005 has a more multi-dimensional bouquet compared to the Langoa with blackberry, bilberry, a hint of “Liquorice All Sorts” and creme de cassis. The palate is medium-bodied with dense ripe tannins, a gentle but insistent grip and superb delineation on the finish that reins the power back in, ensuring that this Barton is linear, classic in style. There is great persistence here ” a Saint Julien from the top drawer that will give as much pleasure to you as your kids (once they reach drinking age of course). [Neal Martin, 02/06/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2050

Vinous 94

Deep ruby. Wonderfully perfumed nose offers cassis, minerals, tobacco, flowers, mocha and truffle. Bright, mineral-driven and concentrated, with terrific underlying backbone giving energy and definition to the dark berry, mineral and chocolate flavors. There’s a floral lift here that’s exhilarating to find in the very ripe 2005 vintage. Finishes very long and classy, with a firm tannic spine. An outstanding vintage for this wine. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/05/2008]