Château Léoville Barton Saint-Julien 2021 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé
97/100
Wine Enthusiast
96/100
Yves Beck
96/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
95-96/100 Coup de Cœur
Terre de Vins
94-96/100
Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"A vintage that suits this cru particularly well, producing, in my opinion, a wine that surpasses 2020 ~ Anthocyanins."
"Léoville-Barton expresses itself majestically in this 2021 vintage, perfectly captured with firm, flavorful flesh, articulate, with a touch of austerity in the tannic structure that characterizes its signature terroir. The substance is bloody and straight, elongated, slender. It is well accomplished." Favorite (Terre de Vins 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases is possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Deep purple color with violet highlights
Nose
Complex with toasted, woody, and black berry notes, as well as spicy and floral hints.
Mouth
Powerful and deep attack, ample and elegant structure, silky tannins. Smooth and velvety on the palate, fruity aromas prolonged by a beautiful, long finish.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2028
Drink before
2050
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast with foie gras sauce, roasted veal, matured beef...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2016 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Under Anthony Barton's sober, honest, and passionate leadership, this wine has joined the supreme elite of the Médoc, without causing its prices to skyrocket. The current quality of the wine can be explained by the age and location of the vines, which allow quantity and quality to be combined, and by the desire to preserve and optimize the most classic Médoc style. The mystery of its character remains, as this wine, which has great aging potential, is born ready to drink, with an almost creamy consistency that makes it immediately noticeable and appealing. The new generation of the family has little to change...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2025 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
The color is intense, as is the nose, initially toasty and vanilla-like, then revealing hints of spicy red fruits and peony. Supple and fresh on the palate, the wine unfolds generously, its dense flesh complemented by tannins coated in a still-prominent toasty oakiness. A youthful Léoville Barton, still maturing and built to last, which displays the fullness of the vintage despite the difficulties of the year. 2029-2038
About the estate:
Although Irishman Thomas Barton established his wine trading business in Chartrons in 1725, it was not until 1821 that his grandson Hugh acquired Château Langoa, followed in 1826 by part of the former Léoville estate, which was established in the early 17th century and divided into several parts during the Revolution. The estate has remained in the Barton family ever since (Lilian Barton-Sartorius since 2006) and its 51 hectares of vines extend south of the village of Saint-Julien. There is no residence or cellar here; vinification and aging take place at Langoa.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2016 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Since 1985, the vintage has gone from strength to strength under the leadership of Anthony Barton and his daughter Lilian. Successes have turned into triumphs, with Léoville Barton consistently ranking among the highest-rated Bordeaux wines since 1998. Apart from an obvious taste for a job well done, the secret of this success lies in the advanced age of this old vineyard, which produces ripe, concentrated grapes. More fleshy and fruity as a primeur than Léoville Las Cases or Léoville Poyferré, Baron enchants with its richness, its supreme balance, which it owes to its terroir, and its profound natural expression. More open when first released, the wine often goes through a phase of austerity, then gradually takes on its definitive form; as it ages, it develops one of the most complex and elegant bouquets in the Médoc. Moreover, given its quality and consistency, the prices remain very affordable.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100
About wine:
Aromas of sandalwood and gray pepper lead to a powerful, elegant, and refined wine. It has weight and beautiful concentration. It is impressive and destined for excellent aging. Drink from 2028 onwards.
Terre de Vins
Wine rating (2022 guide) 95-96/100 Favorite
About wine:
Léoville-Barton expresses itself majestically in this 2021 vintage, perfectly captured with firm, flavorful flesh, articulate, with a touch of austerity in the tannic structure that characterizes its terroir signature. The substance is raw and straightforward, elongated, slender. It is well accomplished.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About wine:
While still marked by its aging, Léoville Barton 2021 does not fail to display its grandeur and depth, even in the context of 2021. Its fine-grained tannins provide a platform for aging, while offering an accessibility that will allow its potential to be measured from its youth until its apotheosis... And that may take some time, so you'll just need to have enough in your cellar! 2027-2051
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100
About wine:
Deep purple color with violet highlights and a black core. Elegant nose, initially closed but opening up nicely, revealing aromas of black berries, subtle toast, sweet spices, and discreet floral notes in the background. On the palate, the tannins are silky, the wine is fresh and juicy, very elegant and persistent.
Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94-96/100
About wine:
Although slightly shy and not very expressive, the bouquet of Château Léoville Barton 2021 is reminiscent of the beautiful austerity of the Médoc with earthy and root notes. Very nice mouthfeel, smooth with velvety, fine, and delicate tannins for a very elegant, harmonious, and structured whole. In the context of the vintage, this is a very fine wine that expresses itself more on the palate than on the nose and has incredible potential. A vintage that suits this cru particularly well, producing, in my opinion, a wine that is superior to 2020.