Description
Robert Parker: I found this to be one of the more backward wines of
the 2000 vintage and gave it a window of maturity of 2015-2040 when
I reviewed it in 2003. In my two recent tastings of it, I changed
that window to 2018-2050, which probably says more than the
following tasting note could say. This is a behemoth-dense, highly
extracted, very tannic, broodingly backward, with a dense purple
color and very little evolution since it was bottled 8 years ago.
Wonderfully sweet cedar and fruitcake notes are intermixed with
hints of creme de cassis, licorice, and earthy forest floor. It is
full-bodied and tannic, with everything in place, but like so many
wines that come from Leoville Barton, it makes a mockery of many
modern-day consumers wanting a wine for immediate gratification.
Those who bought it should continue to exercise patience and be
proud to own a wonderful classic with five decades of longevity
ahead of it.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 2000
- Producer: Chateau Leoville Barton
- Region: Bordeaux / Saint Julien, France
- Volume: 1.5L
- Case Size: 6/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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