Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien 2022, 6 x 75cl

The vineyard nestles in the heart of the St Julien terroir among the most beautiful slopes of Garonne gravel, facing the Gironde river. The clayey gravel subsoil allows excellent growing conditions whatever weather the vintage brings. The plowing is traditional, without weeding or herbicide. The grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Franc (3%).  The harvesting is done entirely by hand. After the de- stemming, the berries are carefully sorted, crushed and poured in wooden vats thermo-regulated, according to
their plots. The alcoholic fermentation lasts from 7 to 10 days and the extraction is always respectful of the juice by adjusting the number of pumping depending on the cuvées and the vintages. The maceration is about 3 weeks then the juice is drawn in barrels, lot by lot. The wine is then aged between 16 and 18 months in French oak barrels of which 60% are brand new, in a cellar maintained at 15 °. The wines are topped up 3 times a week to avoid any contact between the wine and the air, the racking is traditional using the so-called "à l'esquive" method.

Tasting Notes:

A powerful yet remarkably refined wine that balances deep intensity with Saint-Julien's characteristic finesse. It opens with a sophisticated bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, and violet. On the palate, it is full-bodied and architectural, featuring tight-knit, stony tannins and a vibrant core of black fruit. The finish is exceptionally long and mineral-driven. While it possesses the ripeness of the vintage, it remains cool and poised, requiring several years in the cellar to fully unwind.

Pairs beautifully with classic French cuisine, such as entrecôte à la bordelaise, slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, or wild game like venison. It also complements earthy dishes like truffle-infused pasta or hard, mature cheeses like Mimolette.