Polished 2003 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Soiled Label]

WS98 "Intense blackberry and cherry, with hints of currant. Toasted oak and sweet tobacco too. Roses and other flowers, such as lilacs. Full-bodied, with masses of tannins yet incredibly long and seductive. Best after 2012. 18,330 cases made." WS Mar 2006

"One of the superstars of the vintage, Leoville-Barton’s 2003 (tasted four times with identical notes) is a powerfully rich, muscular offering possessing a saturated plum/purple color as well as high levels of tannin, low acidity, and inky flavors that have profound depth as well as penetration on the palate.This formidably endowed St.-Julien should prove to be one of the longest lived wines of the vintage. It is a brilliant offering from proprietor Anthony Barton, who has demonstrated a Midas touch over the last 15 or so years." Robert Parker Published: Apr 25, 2004