12 bottles per lot
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Château Léoville-Barton--Vintage 1990
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé. Château-bottled
Lot 320 is not in original wooden case
Tasting note: Believe it or not, the 1990 Léoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward, still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished, sweeter tannins along with a big, sweet kiss of black currant, forest floor, cedar, and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed, this full-bodied, powerful, long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades. 93+ points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé. Château-bottled
Lot 320 is not in original wooden case
Tasting note: Believe it or not, the 1990 Léoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward, still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished, sweeter tannins along with a big, sweet kiss of black currant, forest floor, cedar, and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed, this full-bodied, powerful, long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades. 93+ points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
12 bottles per lot
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This lot is not in original wooden case
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