74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

James Suckling: 95-96, Wine Advocate: 94-96, Neal Martin: 94-96

Neal Martin: The 2018 Leoville Barton was picked from 21 September until 6 October and then matured in 60% new oak. It has a ripe and generous bouquet with blackcurrants, blueberry, crushed violets that might cheekily be described as Langoa-plus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. This has firm grip, one of the most structured Leoville-Bartons that I have encountered with a slightly lactic finish. Where this succeeds is in the alcohol that is kept under control (14.03%) so that there is no warmth and delineation is upheld throughout. Superb.