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Chateau Léoville-Barton, Saint-Julien, Second Growth

Bordeaux, France 2001 (750mL)
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Chateau Léoville-Barton, Saint-Julien, Second Growth


The legendary Château Léoville-Barton, nestled in the left bank’s celebrated village of Saint-Julien, was originally classified under the 1855 Classification as part of the expansive Léoville estate. The original classified estate included Léoville-Barton as well as Château Léoville-Las Cases and Château Léoville-Poyferré. The estate was broken up into the current three châteaux, which all retain well-deserved second-growth status. Today, Léoville-Barton remains one of the top left bank châteaux in Bordeaux and the unparalleled sensory experience delivers all the lineage, power and grace that goes along with it. The Château was actually purchased by Hugh Barton in 1826 and has continued to be owned and operated by the Barton family ever since. The longest continuous family ownership in Bordeaux, Léoville-Barton remains one of the most consistent and quality-driven producers on the left bank. This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from the 2001 vintage effortlessly delivers everything we hope for in a great bottle of left bank Bordeaux.

This wine displays a concentrated, nearly opaque crimson core with garnet and orange reflections on the rim, indicating the wine’s age. The elegant nose exudes classic aromas of left bank Bordeaux approaching decades of age with notes of black and red currant, violet, red tobacco leaf, leather, pencil lead, gravel and cedar that hover above the glass in perfect harmony. On the palate, the wine delivers incredible concentration and ample, complex layers that mirror the nose and finish with a lingering experience that is pure pleasure. This wine is approaching the beginning of its peak and should drink well for many years to come. If kept well, this beautiful example of left bank second-growth Bordeaux could sing for decades more. For immediate gratification, carefully decant for 45-60 minutes and serve at about 60-65 degrees in Bordeaux stems. When pairing, keep dinner classic and serve with a roast leg of lamb and potatoes. Try Lulu of Domaine Tempier’s recipe for a night you will never forget.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
FranceSaint-Julien
Soil
Gravel and Clay
Farming
Sustainable
Blend
70% Cab Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol
12.5
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France

Bourgogne

Beaujolais

Enjoying the greatest wines of Beaujolais starts, as it usually does, with the lay of the land. In Beaujolais, 10 localities have been given their own AOC (Appellation of Controlled Origin) designation. They are: Saint Amour; Juliénas; Chénas; Moulin-à Vent; Fleurie; Chiroubles; Morgon; Régnié; Côte de Brouilly; and Brouilly.

Southwestern France

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Bordeaux surrounds two rivers, the Dordogne and Garonne, which intersect north of the city of Bordeaux to form the Gironde Estuary, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is at the 45th parallel (California’s Napa Valley is at the38th), with a mild, Atlantic-influenced climate enabling the maturation of late-ripening varieties.

Central France

Loire Valley

The Loire is France’s longest river (634 miles), originating in the southerly Cévennes Mountains, flowing north towards Paris, then curving westward and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Nantes. The Loire and its tributaries cover a huge swath of central France, with most of the wine appellations on an east-west stretch at47 degrees north (the same latitude as Burgundy).

Northeastern France

Alsace

Alsace, in Northeastern France, is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world, with vineyards running from the foothills of theVosges Mountains down to the Rhine River Valley below.

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