Other Scores: 93

Score: (92-94)

Region: Bordeaux

District: Saint Julien

Type: Still Wine

Color: Red

Varietal: Blends & Meritage

Vintage: 2008

Futures Item: Yes

Available: 14

Brand: See more from Chateau Leoville Barton

Sku: 104840

Price: $89.99

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Parker Review:
Another blockbuster, long-term wine from proprietor Anthony Barton, this 2008 is among the biggest, most back-strapping efforts of the vintage. As with many vintages of Leoville Barton, it is best forgotten for another decade. An inky/purple color is followed by notes of forest floor, camphor, red and black fruits, and a hint of wood. This brawny, masculine-styled St.-Julien possesses huge body, massive concentration, and mouth-searing levels of tannin. However, the tannins are much sweeter than the 2005's were at the same stage, so that should not be an issue as long as potential purchasers exercise patience. This impressively pure, classic Bordeaux should be at its finest between 2020-2050.-Robert Parker

Other Notes:
What a nose! Chocolate, berry, meat and spice aromas. Full body, with soft and velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is solid and rich for the vintage. A beauty. Try it after 2013. 93 points, James Suckling