The 1982 Château Léoville Barton is a benchmark Saint-Julien from one of Bordeaux’s most classically styled estates. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Léoville Barton has been owned by the Barton family—of Irish origin—since 1826, making it one of the longest continuously family-run properties in the Médoc. The 1982 vintage, celebrated as one of the greatest of the 20th century thanks to a warm, dry growing season that produced exceptionally ripe and generous wines, allowed the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend (typically around 70–75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20–25% Merlot, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) to shine with remarkable depth and longevity. Aged traditionally in French oak barrels (about 50–60% new), the wine is renowned for its powerful structure, cassis, cedar, graphite, and cigar box notes, wrapped in velvety tannins that have enabled it to age gracefully for decades. Notably, the 1982 Léoville Barton earned a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker, cementing its legendary status, and it remains a favorite among collectors for offering First Growth quality at a comparatively approachable price. Interestingly, despite its prestige, the estate itself is famously understated—there is no grand château on the property—reflecting the Barton family’s long-held philosophy that excellence lies in the wine rather than the façade.

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