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Château Léoville-Barton--Vintage 1990
12 bottles per lot
LEOVILLE-BARTON Like its neighbour Poyferré, Léoville-Barton was a part of the enormous estate of the Marquis de Las-Cases until the 1820s, when Hugh Barton acquired what was then a quarter share of the original Las-Cases estate. The Barton family still owns the château, with Anthony Barton taking over the management from his uncle Ronald who died in 1986 Léoville-Barton is a traditionally made wine: finely perfumed, pwerful and rich in tannin at first, then developing that beautiful fruit and richness of flavour that are hallmarks of the best St-Juliens Offered in original wooden case Château Léoville-Barton--Vintage 1990 Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé. Château-bottled Tasting note: In contrast to the 1989, the 1990 is denser, more tannic, muscular, and virile. It offers an opaque purple color, but not much charm or openness. The nose reluctantly offers up aromas of earth, spicy fruit, and wood. The wine is full-bodied, powerful, and loaded with extract and glycerin. However, it is also revealing formidable quantities of tannin, as well as a closed, backward style. This is somewhat perplexing in view of previous tastings of this wine. I still believe the 1990 to be an exceptional Leoville-Barton, certainly the best wine made after the 1982, and marginally superior to both the delicious 1985 and tannic 1986. However, it needs another 7-10 years of cellaring. In its youth, it is one of the least approachable 1990s. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025. 92 points. Robert Parker Wine Advocate #109, February 1997 12 bottles per lot