The Wine

_{Leoville Barton, Bordeaux, France 1982} January 20, 2022

Profile: The 50 hectares of Leoville and 17 hectares of Langoa, planted in gravelly soil with a clay sub-soil, include large proportions of old vines in order to obtain the best quality. The grape varieties is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc for Leoville Barton, while Langoa Barton's terroir is shared as follows 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. Both properties have the same vinification methods.

The wines are typical of Saint-Julien area, well balanced wines with subtle bouquets and flavors; the emphasis being on elegance and finesse rather than on power and extraction. This achieved by picking the grapes at their maximum ripeness and allowing the fermentation to take place at a controlled temperature of 30/32°C. Although excessive extraction is avoided by removing the juice from the skins at the appropriate time, the wines have a lovely deep color, excellent structure and sufficient tannins to ensure good ageing potential.

Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant, Vanilla, Cedar, Cigar-box, Leather and Earthy

The Collector

George Watry_{Managed inventory client since 2020.}