Chateau Leoville Barton 2001

Classification	Dèuxieme Cru Classé
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Leoville Barton
Vintage	2001
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Julien
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

Consistent from bottle (I tasted it three times), this is an outstanding offering, although not quite at the prodigious level of the 2000. Civilized and approachable for a young Leoville-Barton, it exhibits a saturated plum/purple color along with classic Bordelais aromas of damp earth, creme de cassis, smoke, vanillin, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied and rich, with high but well-integrated tannin, and a long, 40+ second finish, it should turn out to be a brilliant effort, and one of the stars of the Medoc. However, patience is essential.

Winespectator (92)

Gorgeous aromas of crushed blackberries and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with well-knit tannins and a silky, caressing palate. Long. This is a wonderful wine. Lots of finesse.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.