1999 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, Half Bottle (375ml)

The Leoville-Barton ?99 has a well-defined nose, more restrained and extrovert than the Langoa, with notes of blackberry, wild hedgerow/woodland, Chinese tea and a dash of white pepper. Very good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, sturdy tannins, a little pepper again on the entry with very good structure on the mid-palate. Quite foursquare and 'correct' with an edgy, off-dry, very Saint Julien' finish. Very fine. (RP)" (July 2009)
Chateau Leoville Barton Second Growth, Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Julien