The Barton family purchased part of the Leoville estate in 1826 to create Leoville Barton. Yet as no Chateau came with the sale the wine is made at their sister property Langoa Barton, also under Barton family ownership. The wine is renowned for being consistently fairly priced when compared to other Bordeaux classed growths. The fruit becomes more distinguished over the decades gaining secondary characters of cigar box, cedar and leather.
Rated 94 points by Wine Spectator
//This has a solid core of cassis, blueberry confiture and plum sauce flavors, wrapped with warm ganache and licorice snap notes, kept honest by graphite rivets along the finish. This has lots of muscle, but stays lean and long.//
Rated 94 points by James Suckling
//Very aromatic with cherries and blackberries. Hints of flowers. Full body, lightly chewy yet ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy and delicious. Racy. Better in 2021. //