Producer Profile
Château Léoville Barton
Château Léoville Barton is a superb, second-growth estate within the appellation of Saint-Julien in the Medoc region of Bordeaux. The majority of their vines are Cabernet Sauvignon, though Merlot and Petit Verdot are also planted. Although it is the smallest of the Leoville parcels, with just 48 hectares of vines, it makes up for its size with its reputation. The Barton family's passion for wine is reflected in the elegance and consistency of Léoville Barton.
Léoville-Barton is still closely linked to its sister château, Langoa-Barton. Both estates were purchased by Hugh Barton in the 1820s and have remained in the same family since then. Léoville-Barton has no château or winery of its own, the estate depicted on its label is Langoa-Barton, and the wine is made in Langoa’s winery.
The reputation of the estate soared under the management of Anthony Barton, perhaps the region's most iconic figurehead. Today, his daughter Lilian and grandson Damien are at the helm, having taken over in 2022.
Léoville-Barton is tannic and austere in its youth, but with time it develops the classic cedary character that is the hallmark of Saint Julien, along with blackcurrant and cassis notes. The estate is well-regarded for achieving excellent quality at fair prices, as well as being one of the longest-lived wines in the region.
