Michel Bettane: I do not like the quality of the oak, too dry, but the wine is far better, with noble Cabernet freshness and evident refinement of tannin; will certainly soften with age. 17.5

Thierry Desseauve: The oak is not as seductive as we might expect, but the Cabernet is a model of intensity. 18

Michael Schuster: Typically muscular, tannic Léoville Barton; rich, ripe, concentrated, sinewy, and powerful wine, with a great abundance of fruit, great tenacity of flavor, and great length of aftertaste; a very complete, long-term wine. 2024–40. 17.5