2017 Reserve de Leoville Barton, Saint Julien

The fruit for Reserve de Leoville Barton comes from the estates younger vines and plots that just missed selection to the Grand Vin. As a result the quality in top vintages can far exceed the lowly price tag.  This utterly charming deuxieme vin has an eye catching art deco label that once adorned the Grand Vin.  71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

"Still quite dark crimson. Nicely integrated nose and beautifully balanced. Looking very good now. Classic claret with enough fruit for the evident tannin and acidity just right. Very much a classic St-Julien. GV 13%"  Jancis Robinson MW