1996 Leoville-Barton Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 375ML
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REVIEWS

TWI 95 WA 93 NM 91 WS 91
TWI 95

The Wine Independent, December 2023

The 1996 Leoville Barton is deep brick-colored. It gallops out of the glass with powerful, classic scents of blackberry preserves, dried mulberries, and tobacco leaf, with hints of cedar chest and crushed rocks, plus a...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2016

The 1996 Leoville Barton appears more youthful than the 1996 Langoa Barton in the glass with a healthy deep garnet core. The aromatics unfurl gracefully in the glass revealing briary, wild hedgerow, black truffle and...
NM 91

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, November 2008

A very deep garnet core. A quintessential Saint Julien nose: blackberry, touch of sous-bois, mocha and a light brushing of roasted herbs (thyme.) The palate is full-bodied, very sweet core, almost dare I say too sweet...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, January 2007

Wild berries on the nose with an exotic flower undertone. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long rich finish. Gorgeous red. Give it time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. -JS

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Julien
Vintage 1996
Size 375ML