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LOT 585

Lot 585

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1988 (1)
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1) WA 93+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1996 (1) WA 93

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1988 (1) CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1) WA 93+ CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1996 (1) WA 93
Lot 585 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1988 (1)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn. soiled label.

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1990 (1)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
marked label.

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. June 2009 Drink: 2009-2029 WA 93+

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1996 (1)

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
marked label.

The aromatics unfurl gracefully in the glass revealing briary, wild hedgerow, black truffle and sandalwood scents -- firmly in secondary aroma stage but with appreciable presence and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin that form its firm and classic structure, spice, white pepper and cloves infusing the slightly animally red berry fruit. This is an adorable Léoville Barton that is occupying a very "happy" place at the moment -- superb precision, old school claret at its best. Decant for an hour no more, then enjoy. Tasted July 2016. Drink: 2016-2035 WA 93

3 bts.    per lot $500 - $700

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

 
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