{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-2006-saint-julien","title":"Château Léoville Barton 2006 - Saint-Julien","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of the domain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Château Léoville Barton, a Second Grand Cru Classé from 1855, embodies the classic Saint-Julien style: straightforwardness, freshness, and longevity. The vineyard, planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, thrives on deep gravel near the Gironde River. Precise vinification and traditional aging strive for elegance rather than extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Presentation of the vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A blend typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by gentle extraction, followed by aging for approximately 16–18 months in barrels, some of which are new wood (approximately half). The 2001 style emphasizes the finesse of the tannins and the tension of the Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Presentation of the vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2001 in Médoc: a “classic” and very successful vintage in Saint-Julien, less opulent than 2000 but with a great quality of balance. Lovely phenolic maturity, clear acidity and chiseled tannins promise serene aging and refined tertiary bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Tasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tasted at WUAT last June: warm and elegant nose (pecan, blackberry jam, hint of mint). Smooth texture on the palate, perfectly blended tannins; aromas of cedar, sandalwood and fresh tobacco. Slight bitterness on the finish, very nice length. We note a slight lack of aromatic depth today, but real potential for evolution towards complex tertiary aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Bottle condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Perfect level, healthy color. Labels partially torn; capsule and cork intact. Bottle perfectly preserved. Wine over 10 years old: variations possible depending on storage. Sold as is. We \"sacrificed for science\" the only bottle in the lot whose label was badly damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Food and wine pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Grilled rib-eye steak, short jus.\u003cbr\u003e Roasted pigeon, reduced jus and mushrooms.\u003cbr\u003e Mature Comté or sheep's cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leoville-barton.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.leoville-barton.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Léoville Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54227954827603,"sku":"CLB2006SJ","price":79.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Chateau_Leoville_Barton_2006_-_Saint-Julien_75cl_4.jpg?v=1783446923","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/chateau-leoville-barton-2006-saint-julien","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}