WTN: Life is a Cabernet: ‘04 Leoville Barton

by **David M. Bueker** » Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:25 pm

2004 Château Léoville Barton - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (4/3/2024)
Decanted for four hours, this is classic Bordeaux - mid-weight, fruit in a supporting role, cedar and yes oak, but where it should be, at the end, adding just a dash of spice. The palate is nuanced, each piece properly fitted to the next. It’s not a profound Bordeaux, but rather a perfectly correct one. That’s enough to make me happy.

by **Jenise** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:39 pm

Nice to see another positive review of an '04.

by **David M. Bueker** » Wed Sep 03, 2025 9:43 pm

2004 Château Léoville Barton - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (9/3/2025)
From half bottle this is on point right now. Still showing fruit, but also cedary and earthy elements that create a complex, complete wine. There’s still some tannin, so no hurry, but definitely give one a try if you have them. Classic St. Julien!