Château Léoville Barton 2020

Wineadvocate

A superb wine, the 2020 Léoville Barton exhibits generous aromas of blackberries and crème de cassis mingled with hints of licorice, pencil shavings and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a concentrated core of fruit, sweet tannins and a nicely defined finish, it bears some similarities with the estate's demonstrative 2000 vintage, even if the two growing seasons were quite different. I suspect it will tighten up with more time in bottle, hence the plus sign next to my score, but right now, the 2020 is unusually accessible out of the gates. - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2020 Léoville Barton is compelling. It offers up a gorgeous mix of vintage 2020 intensity married to the classicism Léoville-Barton have come to expect. Blackberry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol and dark spice abound. Whereas so many Saint-Juliens are exuberant in 2020, Léoville-Barton is very much buttoned up, showing just a twinkle of mischief that lets you know the best is yet to come. (Drink between 2030-2060) - AG 02/2023

Beck

Finesse complexité et profondeur. Cette ligne est appliquée depuis belle lurette, avec une exceptionnelle précision, mais aussi par une subtile manière de l'afficher… ça ne saute pas aux yeux (ou au nez plutôt), mais c'est bien établi ! Ainsi, le bouquet affiche des nuances de baies noires d'épices douces, de fèves de cacao et de graphite. Friand en attaque le vin est doté de tannins aux grains fins. Ils assurent la puissance et l'harmonie de ce vin, car ils sont de pair avec la structure acide et sa fraîcheur. Un Barton qui allie finesse, vigueur et profondeur. 2027-2047 - YB 01/2023

Suckling

Aromas of dark berries, ash, tar, blackcurrants and lead pencil, following through to a medium to full body, with firm and integrated tannins and a medium, chewy finish. Needs four to six years to soften and come together. Very tight and nicely structured. Try in 2027 and onwards. - 12/2022

Dunnuck

The flagship from this great château, the 2020 Château Léoville Barton checks in as 85.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14.5% Merlot that saw 60% new French oak. It has fabulous aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, liquid violets, spring flowers, and background oak. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, its purity of fruit is just about off the chart, it has a great mid-palate, and enough tannins to warrant 7-8 years of bottle age. This is another sensational wine from this team that will have 30-40 years of overall longevity.