Château Léoville Barton - St.-Julien 1990 (750ml)
Price: $225.00
| Producer | Château Léoville Barton |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Julien |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 1990 |
| Sku | 1636 |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Dark ruby color with a red edge. Subtle aromas ofblack cherry and plum with hints of mineral andsmoke. Full-bodied with a compacted fruitstructure firm tannins and a long finish. Asoutstanding as it should be. Needs time.--1990Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. 22000 cases made.
Wine Advocate: 93+ Points
Believe it or not the 1990 Leoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished sweeter tannins along with a big sweet kiss of black currant forest floor cedar and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed this full-bodied powerful long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades. Release price: ($350.00/case)
Vinous: 92 Points
Deep healthy color. Lively subtle black cherry and cassis aromas with a floral topnote. Impeccably balanced and very rich this wine already displays lovely intensity of flavor and loads of personality. Fresh acids give it a juicy quality. Delicious ripe finish with discreet tannins. Excellent value.
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