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LOT 383

Lot 383

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2005

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2005
Lot 383 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2005

St.-Julien, 2éme Cru Classé

Léoville Barton’s 2005 has an inky ruby/purple color and shows fairly high tannin levels, but the balance is slightly better that the Langoa Barton, which is very hard. This is probably a 30-year wine and needs at least another 20 years of cellaring, and while the tannins are high, they are balanced more thoroughly and competently. With deep cassis and red currant fruit, the wine is earthy, spicy, medium to full-bodied, and needs at least another decade. Drink it between 2025 and 2050. 92 WA 96 WS

Estimate $1,100-$1,300

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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