Chateau Leoville Barton Vintage 1979 VINTAGE WINES 2000

Chateau Leoville Barton Vintage 1979 VINTAGE WINES 2000One of the most consistent wines for many years. I think that time has shown that 1979 has turned out to have lasted better than it was originally thought it would. Typical Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. 75cl Bottle. Abv% not shown. Label Condition: Complete, slightly grubby. Capsule has a little damage on one side. Wine Level: top shoulder

predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a little Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Much was removed in the late 1880's and used for some of the d'Arenberg buildings

and a touch of dried leaves

Rich and concentrated

All in all this is a very nice showing and a lovely old bottle

Savory on the palate

Wine Level: High Fill

Whilst as a vintage 1998 favours the right bank wines with a higher proportion of merlot Barton has

The 1970's was an uneven decade for Bordeaux and sadly this was probably wins the the unwanted accolade as the poorest

One of the most consistent wines for many years

A wine that shot to fame in 1979 when the 1970 vintage was entered into the wine Olympics

Although not as good a vintage as it was for the red wines of Bordeaux