1991 Leoville Barton
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If you are looking for a terrific value from a so-called "off" year, check out Leoville-Barton's 1991! It possesses a deep ruby color, a big, cedary, blackcurrant, and herb-scented nose, and ripe, rich, medium-bodied flavors that offer impressive concentration, moderate tannin, and admirable length. This impressive Leoville-Barton is significantly better than vintages such as 1981 and 1979. It should drink well for 10-15 years.
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Supple and pretty, showing soft plum and currant notes that end with a velvety finish, though it's a bit short. Could use more cellar time. drinkable now. Wine Spectator 1994.
If you are looking for a terrific value from a so-called "off" year, check out Leoville-Barton's 1991! It possesses a deep ruby color, a big, cedary, blackcurrant, and herb-scented nose, and ripe, rich, medium-bodied flavors that offer impressive concentration, moderate tannin, and admirable length. This impressive Leoville-Barton is significantly better than vintages such as 1981 and 1979. It should drink well for 10-15 years. Feb 1994, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Ch. Léoville Barton is a Second Growth Saint-Julien estate, one of the three famous Léoville estates (along with Léoville Poyferré and Léoville Las Cases). Owned by the Barton family (along with Ch. Langoa Barton), it produces classically structured Claret that ages beautifully.