Château Léoville Barton, St Julien, 2017, Magnum - Hammonds

The 2017 Château Léoville Barton in Magnum (150cl) is a classic, deeply sophisticated Left Bank Bordeaux that showcases the remarkable precision of Saint-Julien terroir. While parts of Bordeaux suffered from severe spring frosts in 2017, Léoville Barton's prime vineyards benefited from the warming microclimate of the nearby Gironde river, allowing them to escape damage and craft a remarkably pure, energetic wine.