Chateau Leoville Barton Vintage 1998

Chateau Leoville Barton Vintage 1998Whilst as a vintage 1998 favours the right bank wines with a higher proportion of merlot Barton has, justifiably, a reputation for consistently great wines. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. 75cl bottle. Abv 12. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level into neck Tasting Note 6 25 2025 95 Points An amazing bottle that outperformed expectations and held its own next to its 89 LB brother at Keens. Still ruby rim,

Tasting Note 13/05/2025 - 91 Points

The name of this cuvee is taken from the French for wall enclosed vineyard

The nose was classic and mature

first saw the Napnook vineyard in 1981 and was convinced he could create a world class wine

75Cl bottle

The weather was a challenge for the Burgundy growers

The nose is immediately very aromatic and feels like classic Bordeaux varieties showing celery seed

wine level in neck

Gaja is one of the most famous names in Italian wine

Wine Level: just below the top of the emblem

All in all this is a very nice showing and a lovely old bottle

Monte Bello remains the flagship wine