„Believe it or not, the 1990 Leoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward, still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished, sweeter tannins along with a big, sweet kiss of black currant, forest floor, cedar, and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed, this full-bodied, powerful, long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades.“
Robert Parker 93+ Punkte (Juni 2009)
„This is a glorious Leoville-Barton, even if I have experienced some bottle variation in the past. This one has a deep garnet core with russet rim. The bouquet is firmly entrenched within its secondary aromas, evolving a Pomerol-like personality with black truffle, scorched earth, damson and roasted chestnuts. The palate is medium-bodied, as if it has lost a little weight over the last couple of years, but very well balanced with good delineation. Wild mushrooms, a touch of cracked black pepper, sous-bois, hints of Provencal herbs and cedar towards the finish. Just a lovely Leoville-Barton to cherish. Drink now-2020.“
Neal Martin 92 Punkte (Mai 2009)
„Still backward, tannic, and formidably endowed, but beginning to budge from its infancy, this opaque garnet/purple-colored wine offers up notes of licorice, damp earth, sweet black currants, wood, and some underbrush. Very full-bodied, with huge amounts of glycerin and concentration backed up by some impressive levels of tannin, this wine is one of the more backward 1990s, but is just beginning to move out of infancy into adolescence. It is an exceptional wine that seems to have gotten even better than I predicted it would be from the cask and from its life early in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.“
Robert Parker 94 Punkte (Jan. 2003)
„In contrast to the 1989, the 1990 is denser, more tannic, muscular, and virile. It offers an opaque purple color, but not much charm or openness. The nose reluctantly offers up aromas of earth, spicy fruit, and wood. The wine is full-bodied, powerful, and loaded with extract and glycerin. However, it is also revealing formidable quantities of tannin, as well as a closed, backward style. This is somewhat perplexing in view of previous tastings of this wine. I still believe the 1990 to be an exceptional Leoville-Barton, certainly the best wine made after the 1982, and marginally superior to both the delicious 1985 and tannic 1986. However, it needs another 7-10 years of cellaring. In its youth, it is one of the least approachable 1990s. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025.“
Robert Parker 92 Punkte (Feb. 1997)
„Tasted 5 Times Since Bottling With Consistent Notes The 1990 is a dense, full-bodied, tannic, and concentrated wine with significant potential. It should turn out to be among the richest and most complex St.-Juliens proprietor Anthony Barton has yet fashioned. For comparative purposes, it is sweeter and more unctuous than the 1986, and more concentrated than the 1985, two other admirable vintages. A classic wine, as well as a notable bargain, it will age effortlessly. Anticipated maturity: 1996-2020.“
Robert Parker 95 Punkte (Okt. 1994)
„The 1990 is a dense, full-bodied, tannic, and concentrated wine with significant potential. It should turn out to be among the richest and most complex St.-Juliens proprietor Anthony Barton has yet fashioned. It is sweeter and more unctuous than the 1986, and more concentrated than the 1985. A classic wine, as well as a notable bargain, it will age effortlessly. Anticipated maturity: 1996-2020.“
Robert Parker 94 Punkte (Feb. 1993)
„This wine is reminiscent of the immensely enjoyable, classic 1985, but is denser, fuller-bodied, and more obviously tannic. In fact, one component of the 1990 Leoville-Barton reminds me of the 1986 - the high tannins. It should turn out to be a top example of a rich, complex, fairly priced St.-Julien that will age effortlessly. Anticipated maturity: 1996-2015.“
Robert Parker 89-92 Punkte (Juni 1992)
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