Château Léoville Barton Saint-Julien 2017 is a prestigious Left Bank Bordeaux from one of the Médoc’s most respected historic estates. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Léoville Barton is renowned for producing traditionally styled Saint-Julien wines with impressive structure, elegance, and aging potential.
The 2017 vintage offers a refined expression of the estate, combining black currant, cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and savory spice with polished tannins and classic Bordeaux structure. With several years of bottle development already behind it, this vintage is an excellent choice for collectors and enthusiasts of mature Left Bank Bordeaux. Available now at Whiskey Caviar.
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Tasting Notes
Color: Deep ruby with garnet highlights.
Nose: Elegant aromas of cassis, black currant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle floral notes.
Palate: Structured and refined with flavors of dark berries, cassis, plum, cedar, graphite, and savory herbs, complemented by fine tannins and balanced acidity.
Finish: Long and sophisticated with lingering notes of black fruit, cedar, tobacco, mineral, and spice.
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Vital Stats
Producer: Château Léoville Barton
Vintage: 2017
Wine Type: Red Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Julien
Classification: Deuxième Grand Cru Classé / Second Growth
Region: Bordeaux
Bottle Size: 750mL
Country: France
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A Historic Second Growth Bordeaux
Château Léoville Barton was designated a Second Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification and remains one of the benchmark estates of the Saint-Julien appellation.
The château is celebrated for a classic Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Bordeaux style, combining concentrated dark fruit with cedar, graphite, tobacco, and structured tannins. Its wines are known for developing additional complexity and elegance with bottle age.
The 2017 Château Léoville Barton offers collectors an opportunity to experience a prestigious Saint-Julien with meaningful bottle development while retaining the structure expected from a cellar-worthy Bordeaux.
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Ideal For
Château Léoville Barton Saint-Julien 2017 is ideal for Bordeaux collectors, special dinners, milestone celebrations, luxury gifting, and further cellaring.
When opening, consider carefully decanting the wine to allow its aromas to develop and to separate any natural sediment. Serve in Riedel Vinum Red Wine Glasses to showcase its cassis, cedar, graphite, and complex savory character.
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FAQ
Q: What classification is Château Léoville Barton?
A: Château Léoville Barton is a Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé) from the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification and is one of Saint-Julien’s most respected estates.
Q: Can Château Léoville Barton 2017 continue to age?
A: Yes. The wine has the structure, tannins, and balance for continued cellaring, while its existing bottle age also makes it an attractive option for enjoying now.
Q: How should Château Léoville Barton 2017 be served?
A: Serve it around 60–65°F in a quality red wine glass. Consider decanting before serving to help reveal its dark fruit, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and savory complexity.
