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Château Léoville Barton in St-Julien, Bordeaux, with manicured lawns, symmetrical architecture, and a clear blue sky.

Château Léoville Barton

In the heart of St-Julien, Château Léoville Barton crafts some of Bordeaux’s most thrilling wines — powerful yet poised, built to evolve for decades. This family-owned 2ème Cru Classé has been in Barton's hands since 1826 and is currently under the stewardship of Lilian and Damien Barton. The estate continues to produce Cabernet-driven classics that are powerful in youth yet reward decades of cellaring.

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2023 Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
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£336.00
- case (6 x 75 cl)
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A historic family legacy

The Barton family has owned Château Léoville Barton for nearly two centuries. Uniquely, there is no château building — the wine is vinified at neighbouring Langoa Barton. Today, eighth and ninth-generation Lilian and Damien Barton lead the estate, continuing the work of the late Anthony Barton, whose tenure elevated quality to new heights.

Vineyards and winemaking

Léoville Barton’s 48 hectares of vineyards sit on gravelly-clay soils east of the St-Julien appellation. The vines are planted to 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc — a blend that delivers structure, depth, and ageing potential.

 

The wine is aged in oak barriques for 18 months, with 50% new oak adding structure and finesse. Anthony Barton’s era saw the estate’s reputation soar, transforming it from a solid performer to one of St-Julien’s most exciting wines. In youth, Léoville Barton can be firm and tannic, able to develop beautifully over time. With a decade or more in bottle, it reveals the hallmark cedar and graphite notes of St-Julien, alongside intense blackcurrant and cassis fruit.