Château Léoville-Barton 2014

83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Proving the quality of the 2014s, this has an extremely juicy, controlled finish. New oak was about 60%; typical for Barton. There’s a smoky, caramelised edge that adds a touch of sweetness to the classic pencil shavings, cedar and cassis notes. This has a great future ahead of it. Drinking window: 2024-2045. Score – 95. (Jane Anson, decanter.com, June 27, 2024)