Leoville Barton - St. Julien 1863 (Label Damage)

Leoville Barton - St. Julien 1863 (Label Damage)

The 1949 Lafleur's saturated purple/garnet color is followed by a reluctant nose that with coaxing reveals intense

complex notes of coffee beans

You can follow its evident progression as it opens and evolves quickly in the glass

the texture is magnificent

but perhaps the ultimate example because the intense botrytis and unctuosity the wine possesses is buttressed by slightly more acidity

There is good volume and concentration to the delicious and vibrant flavors that possess very good mid-palate concentration as well as fine length on the palate coating finish

An airy and beautifully broad-ranging nose offers up notes of floral

This is definitely a "buy and forget you own it" wine as I would advise not touching a bottle for at least 10 years and 15 to 20 would likely be better

A brooding and reserved nose only grudgingly gives up its intensely floral array of red and dark currant aromas that enjoy added breadth in the form of green tea

This is a beauty

There is outstanding power and concentration to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a robust mouth feel and ample minerality

floral and really attractive with intense fruit