{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-2024","title":"Chateau Leoville Barton 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Léoville Barton is a historic 2nd Growth (\u003cem\u003eDeuxième Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/em\u003e) estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. Known for its unwavering commitment to classicism, the Barton family has maintained a reputation for producing long-lived, deeply structured, and classic Left Bank expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage marks an exciting milestone for the estate: it is the third year utilizing their state-of-the-art new gravity-flow winery. Additionally, it represents the very first vintage where Cabernet Franc has officially been incorporated into the Grand Vin blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Château Léoville Barton 2023 unfurls with a deep, dark garnet-purple core. On the nose, it is highly expressive and perfumed, wafting with aromas of cassis, fresh blackberry, and redcurrant jelly, accompanied by classic Saint-Julien signature notes of graphite, pencil shavings, ripe tobacco, licorice, and floral violet accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this wine is medium to full-bodied, offering remarkable concentration, focus, and energy. What sets the 2023 apart is its seamless interplay between classicism and textural richness. The tannins are cashmere-like and refined—giving weightless elegance while maintaining an imposing, cellar-worthy structure underneath. Lifted by vibrant acidity, it finishes long, mineral-driven, and penetrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend consists of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Harvested between September 12 and October 2, the wine was aged in French oak barrels (60% new). Built for the long haul, it will reward cellaring through 2030 to 2060+.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300799 - Boushelong Wine \u0026 Spirit International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44053497348183,"sku":"146960","price":173.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/10707385-Leoville_Barton_765e7473-69c7-479e-b2d0-da2fd9500989.jpg?v=1784573344","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/chateau-leoville-barton-2024","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}