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: Château Léoville Barton, La Réserve de Léoville Barton

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

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Cheese with Chateau Leoville-Barton wines

Ossau-Iraty Our pick These Saint-Julien reds are Cabernet Sauvignon-led, full-bodied, with firm to high tannin, high acidity and cassis. INAO describes the cheese as firm and melting, salted without excess. Its syndicate suggests structured reds, naming South-West ones such as Madiran. Cabernet-led Saint-Julien, full-bodied with firm tannin, Bordeaux: Château Léoville Barton

Location

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

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Tasting: By appointment for professionals.

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