Chateau Leoville Barton, St. Julien 1994

Deep red, light rim.

Attractive, melded, expressive, Bordeaux nose - toast, wilted greens, iron, blackcurrant, clay ... Keeps changing focus with air.

Very much a middle-lightweight in the mouth. Nice density of flavor - iron, blackcurrant and earth repeat. Tapers a bit in the finish, but then rebounds with subtle iron and earth notes. Still has a tannic backbone, but well-balanced.

This should drink well for 5-6 more years, I'd think.

Day 2 - Smoke/toast/embers/earth/wilted greens/chocolate/truffle. Great nose. Suave, yet structured, in the mouth. Very nicely balanced/integrated wine. A good example of Bordeaux's allure.


Gift - $40 on release?