Chateau Leoville Barton St.-Julien 2003 in 6er Holzkiste

Lobenberg: Fast schwarz. In der Nase sofort Teer und intensive, drückende schwarze Frucht, ungemein intensiv. Im Mund ebenfalls enorm hohe Intensität, schwarze Früchte, sattes, sehr rundes Tannin, viel schwarze Kirsche, Brombeere, der ganze Gaumen wird ausgekleidet, imposanter Nachhall. Einer der Top-Weine der Appellation wenn nicht sogar des Jahres. Großer Wein. 97+/100

Parker: A spectacular success, the opaque plum-colored 2003 Leoville Barton is still on the young side of its plateau of maturity. It exhibits a striking bouquet of forest floor and black currants as well as a full-bodied, exuberant, youthful style, an opaque plum/ruby color, a lot of complexity, and striking depth and richness. This is a profound, stunning effort from Anthony Barton and his team. Bravo! It should continue to provide immense pleasure for 20-30 years. 96/100

Suckling: This has intense aromas of souis bois, mushroom, flowers, spices and ripe berry tart. Full and very rich, with layers of round tannins and intense flavors. This is opulent and wild. So good for a baby but wait until 2017. 98/100