LA RÉSERVE DE LEOVILLE BARTON
2nd wine to the wonderful Chateau Leoville Barton, La Réserve de Leoville Barton is a top quality claret at a great price.
St. Julien, Bordeaux
2017
13% ABV.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
75cl
£47.95
Price includes VAT
About the producer:
The vineyards at Leoville Barton originally formed as part of the great Leoville estate. Following the death of Marquis de la Cases, the vast property was split into three; the Marquis’ son Jean-Pierre took the third that is now Leoville Las Cases, the Marquis’ daughter, Jeanne’s share became what we know as Leoville Poyferre following her marriage to the Baron de Poyferre and the final third was auctioned off and purchased by Hugh Barton, who then purchased Langoa in 1821.
Today the estate is expertly run by Anthony Barton, one of the best respected propriétaire in Bordeaux. He makes wines to be enjoyed on the table and is quite outspoken about wine being used as an investment vehicle. He prices his wines for consumers and as such has a legion of devoted followers.
The vineyard comprises 47 hectares on classically gravelly St Julien soils over clay. Plantings are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) with 20% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc.
The Grand vin is one of the most popular cru Classé in the UK market, but the less well known second label, Reserve de Leoville Barton offers similarly good value and is much more accessible in its youth.
