Chateau Leoville Barton Vintage 1983 RiedelA great effort from Leoville Barton in this vintage which produced good wine, but not in the same class as 1982. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. Abv 12. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good, labels bin soiled, wine level top shoulder Tasting Note 09 05 2025 This was excellent. N v potent upon opening; P initially a bit disjointed and thin. Opened and allowed to breathe for c. 1 hour. After 1 hour P
with enough acidity to keep it from being gloppy
even though the Clos du Marquis
Great spiced berry flavour
A late release from the cellars of Pieroth
without ripping your face off
vineyard located in the Saint Emilion Crus on the right bank of the Gironde river
botryst-affected berries for sweet wine production
Château Calon-Ségur is a well-regarded wine estate located in the commune of Saint Estephe on the left bank of the Gironde estuary in northern Bordeaux
the château is rather far removed from its counterparts
Potel founded his negotiant business in 1997
The vineyard is maintained in such a way to keep the average age of the vines around 50 years
the property was split into separate estates as a result of inheritance