Chateau Leoville Barton 2011

18.5 RENÈ GABRIEL´S BX TOTAL: "Seidenes, elegantes, frisches, komplexes Bouquet, Cassis, Vierfruchttee, helles Caramel, Zedern, Pralinen. Ausgewogener, samtener, dichtverwobener, frischer, feingliedriger Gaumen mit dichter, kräftiger, süsser Aromatik, feiner Frucht, gutem Tannin, eleganter, klassischer Struktur, langer, voller, süsser Abgang. 18/20 2018 - 2036" 92-93 JAMES SUCKLING: "Very floral with blueberry and blackberry on the nose. Mineral undertones. Full body, with chewy tannins and long intense finish. Serious structure and balance for the vintage." 92 WINESPECTATOR: "This has some slightly rugged grip, with a prominent charcoal frame. Delivers ample flesh at the core, offering plum cake, currant preserves and smoldering tobacco leaf notes, offset by a tangy hint of anise. Should settle in well enough after modest cellaring. Best from 2016 through 2026. 12,500 cases made." 91 ANTONIO GALLONI: "Bright, deep red-ruby. Sexy aromas of raspberry preserves, cola, incense and violet. Palate-staining red and dark fruit flavors show very good depth, with tangy acidity providing lift. Silky tannins add shape and grip to the very pure, long finish, which offers lingering notes of cream soda and violet. Though bigger and deeper than the Langoa Barton, it is not currently displaying that wine´s great charm." 90 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Surprisingly open and approachable, a light touch was just what the doctor ordered during the vinification, which was perfect for the cassis, earth, spice, smoke, espresso and black cherry filled wine. For Leoville Barton, this will drink well young."