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Delivery 2027

Appellation – St Julien

Owner – Anthony Barton and family

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.

Second wine La Rserve de Loville Barton

Annual production 250,000 bottles

Tasting notes

A serious wine that will delight patient purists, but which also showcases the new levels of purity and precision that this estate has been attaining since completion of the new winery, the 2024 Loville Barton is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, plums, pencil shavings and violets, it’s medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated, with a taut but nicely integrated profile, concluding with a pure, penetrating finish.
92/94
William Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2025

The 2024 Loville Barton was picked from September 24 to October 5 and contains just a little more Cabernet Sauvignon than previous vintages. Matured in 60% new oak, this has an open bouquet with black fruit, potpourri and light sous-bois scentsquintessentially Barton. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced and sapid in style with slightly powdery tannins on the entry and a little sinew on the finish that should be abraded during barrel maturation. This is a finely crafted Loville Barton that should age with grace. Drink: 2030-2060
91/93
Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2025

Deep garnet-purple colored. After a little shaking, notes of fresh red cherries, mulberries, and stewed red plums hop from the glass, leading to hints of fallen leaves, graphite, and rose bud tea. Light-bodied, the palate is refreshing and pure, delivering soft, approachable tannins and bright red berry flavors, finishing on a perfumed floral note.92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
92/94
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2025

Stands out for the elongated and supple shape and texture of the tannins, builds complexity over the palate and this is well structured, with elegant, finessed, savoury but carefully extracted cassis and bilberry fruits, with cocoa bean and cigar. One of the wines in the vintage with definition and ageing ability, and retains clear Loville Barton character. Harvest 24 September to 5 October. 60% new oak for ageing.
94
Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, April 2025

The 2024 Loville Barton is a very beautiful wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, new leather, graphite, crushed rocks, mocha and spice all meld together. A wine of classical build, Loville Barton is also wonderfully deep and expressive. Today, all of its energy is directed inwards, but there is a lot of wine here. I can’t wait to taste this from bottle. Tasted two times. Drink 2034-2049.
93/95
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2025

A classic Bordeaux that shows finesse and poise. This is understated, with a medium body, lovely texture and acidity, freshness and brightness. It shows firm tannins that aren’t chewy. Very long and honest, with pure fruit. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.
95/96
Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com, April 2025