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Saint-Julien 2005 Château Léoville Barton
Château Léoville Barton 2005 is an exceptional Saint-Julien, crafted from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot. This wine perfectly represents the unique terroir of Saint-Julien, located in the heart of the region on one of the finest gravelly slopes of the Garonne, facing the Gironde. The gravel-clay subsoil ensures optimal regulation of climatic challenges, contributing to the production of wines of extraordinary quality.
The cultivation techniques used at Château Léoville Barton are traditional, with plowing and no use of herbicides or pesticides. The winemaking process is meticulous, followed by aging for about 18 months in barrels, 60% of which are new oak and the remaining 40% are second-fill. This process imparts significant complexity and structure to the wine, preparing it for long aging.
Saint-Julien 2005 Château Léoville Barton displays an intense ruby red color with slight violet reflections. On the nose, it releases a broad bouquet of aromas, including dark fruits, wild blackberry, sweet spices, balsamic notes, graphite, and mineral hints. On the palate, it reveals a robust structure, with perfectly integrated tannins that provide extreme elegance and pleasure. Freshness and sapidity combine in a long and persistent finish.
When tasted young, this wine shows remarkable freshness and delicacy, with hints of red fruits and subtle spices. However, the true potential of Saint-Julien 2005 emerges with aging, revealing extraordinary depth and complexity, making it one of the best wines in the entire region.
Perfect for pairing with large cuts of grilled meat, this wine is an excellent choice for those seeking a wine with remarkable aging capabilities, capable of expressing the distinctive characteristics of the Saint-Julien terroir.
DENOMINATION: Saint-Julien AOC
REGION: Bordeaux (France)
GRPAES: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot
