On the palate
concentrated wine that should evolve more slowly than the 1990
To that end we are no longer doing a post-fermentation heating of the must and are lowering the percentage of new wood
Wine Enthusiast - 88 points
Leoville Barton - 1998 (750ml) Size:750ml On the palateThis opaque purple colored, muscular, full bodied, classically made St. Julien displays impressive concentration, chewy, highly extracted flavors of black fruits, iron, earth, and spicy wood, and a powerful mouth feel. A pure, uncompromising, traditionally styled wine, it is to be admired for its authenticity, class, and quality. Anticipated maturity: 2007 2035. Robert Parker 91 points