The 1999 Château Léoville-Barton is a Bordeaux with a powerful and brooding character, showcasing the intense tannins typical of the vintage. Initially dry and austere, the wine has developed over the years, offering a mix of mineral, herbal, and oak-driven aromas with a strong presence of dark fruit. While it was once recommended for further aging, it is now reaching its maturity, with tannins softening and the flavors becoming more integrated. A great choice for those seeking a complex, structured St-Julien that is ready to drink now.

The Wine Advocate | RP 88
Published: Apr 30, 2002
Drink: 2007-2022

Dry tannin and a backward, austere, muscular, brooding personality characterize Leoville Barton's 1999. However, it is packed with grip, body, and depth. Give it 5-6 years of cellaring and hope the tannin melts away sufficiently for the fruit to come forward. It should last for two decades, but will it ever be balanced? 

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17
Published: Mar 29, 2012
Drink: 2018-2032

Very Cabernet on the nose. Fragrant and deep flavoured. Scented and then notably dry on the end. Still pretty uncommunicative. Very dry and chewy. Wait! Only medium weight – lighter than Poyferré 2001.

Leoville-barton.com

Blending: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 8% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol 12.5°
Dates of manual harvest From 2nd to 12th October
New barrels 60%

Tasting
Brilliantly asserting its youth, this wine with its deep vermilion colour offers a multitude of aromas going from mineral notes of cold ash to Mediterranean scrubland, underlined by well-integrated oak. In the mouth the tannins are very present, a guarantee of good ageing in the bottle, as, along with the delicious liquorice notes, they will continue to develop over time.