{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-1996","title":"Château Léoville Barton 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Léoville Barton 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Léoville Barton | \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996 | \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth, 1855)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015–2045+ | \u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Barton 1996 is a classic mature Saint-Julien, combining the château’s traditional, Cabernet-driven style with the excellent structure and freshness of the 1996 vintage. The year was particularly successful for Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc, producing wines with the balance and acidity needed for long-term ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNow almost three decades old, the wine has developed a wonderful level of tertiary complexity while retaining the firm backbone for which Léoville Barton is known. Cassis and dark berry fruit are layered with cedar, tobacco, graphite and earthy savoury notes. The tannins have softened considerably, giving the wine a more polished and harmonious character while maintaining excellent freshness and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and blackberry, followed by cedar, cigar box, graphite, dried herbs and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and beautifully structured, with mature dark fruit, refreshing acidity and finely integrated tannins. Classic Saint-Julien elegance combines with savoury and mineral complexity, giving the wine excellent depth and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, refined and persistent, with lingering flavours of cassis, cedar, tobacco and graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Barton is one of the most respected estates in Saint-Julien and has long been admired for its traditional approach to Bordeaux winemaking. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification, the château produces wines known for their structure, purity and exceptional ability to develop in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Barton family has maintained a remarkably consistent style over generations, favouring wines with a strong Cabernet character and restrained use of oak. With age, this structure allows the wines to develop the complex savoury and tertiary characteristics associated with mature Saint-Julien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Bordeaux vinification followed by maturation in French oak, allowing the wine’s structured fruit and tannins to integrate and develop complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 12.5–13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature and drinking very well now, with the structure and freshness to continue developing gracefully in well-stored bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal with roast lamb, côte de bœuf, beef fillet, venison and roast game. Its mature savoury character also pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes, truffle, slow-cooked beef and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54769246470477,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0587.jpg?v=1790163289","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-leoville-barton-1996","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}