In 1826, Hugh Barton, already proprietor of Chateau Langoa , purchased part of the big Leoville estate. His part then became known as Leoville Barton. Six generations of Bartons have since followed, and continued to preserve the quality of the wine, classified a 2nd growth in 1855. Ronald Barton inherited the property in 1927. He in turn donated it to his nephew Anthony in 1983. Today thevineyards are jointly owned by Anthony Barton, his daughter Lilian Barton-Sartorius and her children Manie and Damien, thus making eight generations ofBarton family at Leoville Barton. Traditional methods of wine making are maintened to producea typical Saint-Julien of elegance and distinction.
A dark layer of cherry fruit here, although presented in a reserved fashion, with a dense macerated richness hidden behind the oak and the aroma of dusty cabinets. Very rounded, supple entry, with lots of austere structure on the midpalate. There is a pile of grip beneath, but it is never truly austere, and it has fresh acidity. Certainly in need of some cellar time.
Manager: Anthony Barton
Oenologist: Jacques Boissenot
Blend of the 2006 vintage: 3% Cabernet Franc, 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot
Ageing: 50% in new barrels during 20 month
Soil: Gravels on a clayey subsoil
Area: 45 hectares
Density of the vines: 9000 feet per hectare:
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