Château Léoville Barton

2ème Grand Cru Classé

Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 

Tasting: Blackcurrant / black cherry / cedar / graphite / tobacco / sweet spice / violet

Pairing: Dry-aged ribeye / Roast rack of lamb / Slow-cooked short rib / Aged Comté / Black truffle

Producer: The Barton story in Bordeaux began in 1722, when Thomas Barton left Ireland to found a wine merchant house. A century later, in 1826, his grandson Hugh purchased fifty hectares in Saint-Julien — the estate that would be classified a Second Growth in 1855. The château has been farmed by the same family ever since, raised to its modern international standing under Anthony Barton, and now in the hands of his daughter Lilian and her children — the tenth generation. An unbroken three-hundred-year stewardship, rare even in Bordeaux.

The fruit is hand-harvested, the wine matured in around 60% new French oak. The style is unmistakable — intense in colour, with a nose of black fruit lifted by spice and cedar, and a palate that runs fresh and balanced through to a finish of real depth. A wine of poise rather than power, made by a family who have never traded restraint for fashion.

2015 vintage: A return to form in Bordeaux after a difficult run, and Saint-Julien performed exceptionally. A warm, dry spring brought early, even flowering; a hot June settled the crop, and the summer that followed gave fruit of real concentration without losing freshness. Merlot was harvested 19–22 September, Cabernet from 28 September to 5 October under fine conditions. The result is a classical Saint-Julien — intense, fresh, delicate, structured for the long haul.

ABV: 13%

Vol: 75cl

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

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Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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