Chateau Leoville Barton 2021

-  19,5/20 VINUM Wine Magazin: „Superbe, vielschichtige Aromatik der grossen Weine; von immenser Tiefe, mit unendlich edlen, seidigen, eng sitzenden Gerbstoffen, nicht enden wollendes, lebhaft fruchtiges Finale; gehört zu den grössten, weil harmonischsten, exquisitesten Weinen des Jahrgangs. 2023-2050“

- 19 Punkte Rene Gabriels BORDEAUX TOTAL, Andre Kunz: „(84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc) Samtenes, dichtes, elegantes, kräftiges, dunkles Bouquet, Cassiscreme, Zedern, dunkler Tabak, Black Currant, fein Trüffel. Dichtverwobener, vielschichtiger, fein kraftvoller Gaumen mit dichter, cremiger Struktur, kräftiger, dunkler Frucht, konzentrierter, vielfältiger, dunkler Aromatik, viel feinem Tannin, sehr langer, kräftiger Abgang mit süssen Rückaromen. 2029 – 2060“

- 96 Punkte, Adrian van Velsen – vvWine.ch: „Rubinrot und super nobel, was für ein Duft, Kirschen, Brombeeren, Cassis, florale Töne, steinige Noten, super komplex. Der Gaumen ist präzis, knackig und sehr frisch, die Gerbstoffe sind wie aus dem Stein gemeisselt, die Säure perfekt dosiert, elegant, langanhaltend und mit grossen Reserven. Ausgezeichnet, auch in diesem Jahr. 2030-2050“

- 94+ Punkte, VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (02/2024): „The 2021 Leoville-Barton is a gorgeous, classically built Saint-Julien. Graphite, leather, blue-toned fruit, spice, tabacco, licorice and lavender are immediately alluring. Medium in body and vibrant, the 2021 exudes finesse from start to finish. It is very much on the restrained side, with all the elements impeccably balanced. I would give this a few years in the cellar. It really blossoms with air, but the best is clearly yet to come. Drinking Window: 2028-2050“

- 94+ Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: „The 2021 Léoville Barton has turned out beautifully in bottle, wafting from the glass with notes of cassis and plums mingled with subtle hints of pencil shavings, menthol and spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated, it's layered and refined, built around lively acids and a chassis of sweet, powdery tannin that will reward some bottle age with greater plenitude. It's a real success. 2027-2045“

- 94 Punkte DECANTER, Georgina Hindle: „Heady on the nose, perfumed and scented. The palate is alive and playful, delivering high acidity but also focused fruit so it's both lightly framed and fun, but also savoury and serious. Smooth and silky tannins give the gentle frame, letting the strawberry, creamy raspberry and red cherry fruit do the talking. It's unfussy, all the elements to the fore but all well balanced with a charming texture overall and persistence of high-toned red berry fruits with saline sides. Hints of green pepper, black pepper, slate and pencil lead on the finish. I like this a lot !Drinking Window 2026 – 2048"

- 17++ Punkte JANCIS ROBINSON: „84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample.
Minerally and racy with a density that is often missing in 2021. Layers of fruit and plentiful but refined tannins. Structured and persistent, the quality of the vineyard appreciable. Fresh and well defined. Good balance. Definite potential.“

- 92-94 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: „I continue to love Château Léoville Barton, and their 2021 doesn't disappoint. (If anything, the fresher style favored here played nicely with the vintage character.) Lots of cassis and darker currants as well as crushed stone, graphite, and floral notes emerge on the nose, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, pure, elegant tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. It's not going to match the all-time greats here, but it's a seriously good wine in the vintage and I'd be happy with bottles in the cellar.“

- 93-94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „A medium-bodied red with redcurrant, crushed-stone and earth character, following through to fine tannins and a polished finish. Balanced."