Château Leoville Barton 2024 Saint-Julien 2e Grand Cru Classé

James Suckling
(95-96)/100 punten
A classic Bordeaux that shows finesse and poise. This is understated, with a medium body, lovely texture and acidity, freshness and brightness. It shows firm tannins that aren't chewy. Very long and honest, with pure fruit. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.

Antonio Galloni, Vinous
(93-95)/100 punten
The 2024 Léoville Barton is a very beautiful wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, new leather, graphite, crushed rocks, mocha and spice all meld together. A wine of classical build, Léoville Barton is also wonderfully deep and expressive. Today, all of its energy is directed inwards, but there is a lot of wine here. I can't wait to taste this from bottle. Tasted two times.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
94/100 punten
Stands out for the elongated and supple shape and texture of the tannins, builds complexity over the palate and this is well structured, with elegant, finessed, savoury but carefully extracted cassis and bilberry fruits, with cocoa bean and cigar. One of the wines in the vintage with definition and ageing ability, and retains clear Léoville Barton character. Harvest 24 September to 5 October. 60% new oak for ageing.

Peter Moser, Falstaff
94/100 punten
Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Fine cassis, black cherries, nuances of nougat, orange zest, inviting bouquet. Juicy, complex, fruity depth, lively structure, pleasant fruit, balanced, mineral, very successful, definite ageing potential. 

William Kelley, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
(92-94)/100 punten
A serious wine that will delight patient purists, but which also showcases the new levels of purity and precision that this estate has been attaining since completion of the new winery, the 2024 Léoville Barton is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, plums, pencil shavings and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated, with a taut but nicely integrated profile, concluding with a pure, penetrating finish.

Lisa Perotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
(92-94)/100 punten
Deep garnet-purple colored. After a little shaking, notes of fresh red cherries, mulberries, and stewed red plums hop from the glass, leading to hints of fallen leaves, graphite, and rose bud tea. Light-bodied, the palate is refreshing and pure, delivering soft, approachable tannins and bright red berry flavors, finishing on a perfumed floral note.

The Wine Cellar Insider
(92-94)/100 punten
Opening with a kiss of oak before moving to black currants, licorice, flowers, mocha, and cedar in the perfume. Crisp, and lively, there is a refined texture on the palate, with layers of chalky berries, creme de cassis, and juicy currants finishing with a refreshing note of spearmint on the backend. The wine is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, 12.9% ABV. The harvest took place September 24 - October 5. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2028-2050.

Neal Martin, Vinous
(91-93)/100 punten
The 2024 Léoville Barton was picked from September 24 to October 5 and contains just a little more Cabernet Sauvignon than previous vintages. Matured in 60% new oak, this has an open bouquet with black fruit, potpourri and light sous-bois scents—quintessentially Barton. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced and sapid in style with slightly powdery tannins on the entry and a little sinew on the finish that should be abraded during barrel maturation. This is a finely crafted Léoville Barton that should age with grace.

Jancis Robinson
17+/20 punten
Dark fruit with minty freshness. Juicy fruit with plenty of substance. Lots of freshness. Tannins firm but refined. Hint of oak. Persistence on the finish. All the components present for a complete wine.