2020 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France, 1500mL (Magnum), (96 points)

The 2020 Château Léoville Barton is a powerful yet classically refined Saint-Julien, blending 85.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14.5% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple, it reveals crème de cassis, ripe plums, graphite, violets, and dark spices, with hints of coffee, anise, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, it boasts exceptional purity, firm yet fine-grained tannins, and vibrant acidity, finishing long and graceful. Structured and built for aging, this intense yet poised vintage will evolve beautifully over 30–40 years, offering depth, elegance, and enduring complexity.