Château Léoville-Barton, Grand Vin Saint-Julien 2012

The much-loved Second Growth Saint-Julien Château Léoville Barton shines every year. But 2012 was something special. The 2012 vintage is a beautiful purple colour. It is an amazingly fresh red wine with a lovely flowery bouquet and notes of acacia. The palate is well balanced with no harsh tannins indicating quite early maturity.

Once part of the Léoville estates, Château Léoville Barton has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. The wine is made at Langoa-Barton, another estate bought by the family at the same time. When Anthony Barton took over the domaine in the mid 80's, the quality of the wine rose and today the grand vin performs admirably.

Today Lilian, Anthony Barton's daughter runs the estate. The wines are known for offering great quality at reasonable prices, they are elegant and structured and classed amongst the best of St Julien.