1988 Chateau Leoville Barton, St Julien

The 1988 Château Léoville Barton is a benchmark mature St-Julien and a superb example of classical Bordeaux ageing.

Now firmly at peak, it shows beautifully resolved tannins with refined notes of cedar, cigar box, graphite and dried blackcurrant. There’s still a wonderful core of freshness underpinning the savoury complexity, a hallmark of Léoville Barton’s restrained, Cabernet-driven style. Elegant rather than powerful, it delivers harmony, balance and persistence on the finish.

A superb choice for enthusiasts seeking a fully mature claret with provenance, pedigree and immediate drinking pleasure, yet enough vitality to continue rewarding careful cellaring.