Leoville Barton St. Julian - 1985 (750ml) Teroldego The 2001 Grenache Old Vines

The 2001 Grenache Old Vines Hickinbotham Vineyard is a winner

90% rye plus malted barley and possibly corn

and the wine’s full maturity represent a classic Bordeaux at the top of its game

To qualify

refreshing and vigorous acidity

Leoville Barton St. Julian - 1985 (750ml) Teroldego The 2001 Grenache Old VinesThe 1985 is a gorgeous example that may well represent a more modern day clone of the splendid 1953. Dark ruby garnet with an open knit, complex, ripe nose of sweet red as well as black currants, vanilla, fruitcake, tobacco, cedar, and earth, the wine is medium bodied with exceptional sweetness, soft tannin, and a supple, very nicely layered finish. A classic midweight Bordeaux, it will drink now and over the next decade. Robert Parker 92 points