Chateau Leovillle Barton 1974 Anniversary Wines

Chateau Leovillle Barton 1974 Anniversary WinesThird poor vintage in a row for Bordeaux. All was going well until heavy rain in late September. One or two estates managed to pick the grapes before the rain but most did not. Chateau Leoville Barton generally has a good track record in the lesser vintages. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. Abv% Not stated. Bottle condition, capsule good, label bin soiled, wine level mid high shoulder.

For this wine he buys grapes from several vineyards like Eola-Amity in Oregon

Typical Blend 50% Syrah

Sauternes enjoyed an Indian summer enabling further ripening of the grapes

but most importantly encourage conversation and fun

What happens next

Tiny production and a renowned capacity for long life makes this a rare wine almost as soon as it is released

of which this is the oldest estate

2% Petit Verdot

with this being pre 1945 when they started changing the label each year

Describe by Serge Hochar as a classic year with Cinsult dominating

excellent in own presentation box

A vintage sadly remembered as the worst in the decade