La Réserve de Léoville Barton

In the glass

Aroma: blackberry, ripe plum, vanilla oak, cassis, light spice

Palate: red berry fruit, gentle tannins, fresh acidity, supple mid-palate

An elegant and approachable expression of Saint-Julien from younger vines, with a higher Merlot proportion giving early accessibility and soft ripe fruit.

What it pairs with

• Roast chicken with jus
  The wine's supple tannins and ripe fruit complement the mild richness of roasted poultry.
• Beef burger with aged cheddar
  Fruit-forward approachability and gentle grip make this a natural match for a well-made burger.
• Grilled pork tenderloin with cherry sauce
  Sweet cherry echoes the wine's red-fruit profile; pork fat is balanced by fresh acidity.

How to serve La Réserve de Léoville Barton

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Roast chicken with jus, Beef burger with aged cheddar, Grilled pork tenderloin with cherry sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The second wine of Château Léoville Barton, sourced from younger vines and plots not selected for the grand vin. A higher proportion of Merlot than the grand vin ensures more immediate drinkability while retaining the hallmark Barton elegance.

1. 1990: La Réserve de Léoville Barton introduced as the estate's second wine

Facts

Producer

Château Léoville Barton · visiting guide

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Merlot (39%), Cabernet Franc (3%)

Classification

Saint-Julien AOC

Oak

16-18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new

ABV

13.0%

Price

€30-55 at retail

Drinking window

5-15 from vintage

First vintage

1990

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