ClassificationDeuxieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)
VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Hectares48 ha
OwnerBarton family (Lilian and Melanie Barton)
WinemakerMelanie Barton
Founded1826
TastingBy appointment for professionals and private visits.
NeighbourhoodSaint-Julien AOC

Signature wines: leoville-barton, la-reserve-de-leoville-barton

Scores: Wine Advocate 99 (2016), James Suckling 99 (2018)

Location

Address: Chateau Leoville-Barton, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France, Bordeaux

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Chateau Leoville-Las Cases ★ 4.8

Deuxieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot97 haFounded 1826Delon familyWinemaker Dominique DepondSaint-Julien AOC

Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.

Tasting: By appointment for professionals.

Signature wines: grand-vin-de-leoville-du-marquis-de-las-cases, clos-du-marquis, le-petit-lion-du-marquis-de-las-cases

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Spectator 99 (2016)

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Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.

Tasting: By appointment for professionals.

Signature wines: grand-vin-de-leoville-du-marquis-de-las-cases, clos-du-marquis, le-petit-lion-du-marquis-de-las-cases

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Spectator 99 (2016)

Chateau Angelus ★ 4.8

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Tasting: Visits available by appointment.

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Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2012), James Suckling 100 (2016)

Chateau Pavie ★ 4.8

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Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A, 37 hectares on the famous Pavie hill. Gerard Perse owner; Hotel de Pavie on-site features chef Yannick Alleno Michelin-starred restaurant.

Tasting: Hotel de Pavie on-site with two Michelin-starred restaurant.

Signature wines: chateau-pavie, aromes-de-pavie

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), James Suckling 100 (2015)

Chateau Troplong Mondot ★ 4.7

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Tasting: The Keys hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant Les Belles Perdrix on-site.

Signature wines: chateau-troplong-mondot, mondot

Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2015), James Suckling 99 (2016)

Chateau Canon ★ 4.7

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Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B owned by Chanel SAS since 1996. 22 hectares with limestone plateau parcels; organic certified; Nicolas Audebert director.

Tasting: By appointment only.

Signature wines: chateau-canon, croix-canon

Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2016), James Suckling 98 (2019)

Chateau Pape Clement ★ 4.6

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Pessac-Leognan Cru Classe de Graves with origins traced to 1300. 32 hectares; Bernard Magrez owner; truffle-enhanced restaurant and botanical gardens featuring a 1,000-year-old olive tree.

Tasting: Hotel and restaurant on-site; visits and tastings available.

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Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2016), James Suckling 97 (2018)

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