Chateau Léoville Barton, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 St. Julien 1999 auramadre single vineyard fruit grown on

single vineyard fruit grown on predominantly silty grey

) We snuck a few whole bunches in our Grenache this year

with aromas of spice and pepper

full and bright

Chateau Léoville Barton, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 St. Julien 1999 auramadre single vineyard fruit grown onDeep, dark & virtually opaque ruby red in color. A hugely concentrated ripe nose of black cherry notes, figs & cocoa. The palate is rounded & full with wonderfully punchy blackcurrant fruit, chocolatey notes & seamlessly integrated cedar oak. Acidity is soft, so the fruit lacks a little lift and energy. Alcohol is balanced, length is pretty good & there is good tannic grip at the finish.