James Molsworth beschreibt ihn im Januar 2023 wie folgt:
A bold, strapping young wine, with vivid plum, cassis, kirsch and black licorice notes that meld steadily as they cruise through, carried by a bolt of graphite and finishing with a flourish of violet, anise and apple wood. Mouthwatering in the end. Built for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2030 through 2045. 9,100 cases made.
Die Degustationsnotiz des Wine Advocate zum Chateau Leoville Barton 2020 Saint Julien :
A superb wine, the 2020 Léoville Barton exhibits generous aromas of blackberries and crème de cassis mingled with hints of licorice, pencil shavings and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a concentrated core of fruit, sweet tannins and a nicely defined finish, it bears some similarities with the estate's demonstrative 2000 vintage, even if the two growing seasons were quite different. I suspect it will tighten up with more time in bottle, hence the plus sign next to my score, but right now, the 2020 is unusually accessible out of the gates.
James Suckling schreibt zum Chateau Leoville Barton 2020 Saint Julien Folgendes:
Aromas of dark berries, ash, tar, blackcurrants and lead pencil, following through to a medium to full body, with firm and integrated tannins and a medium, chewy finish. Needs four to six years to soften and come together. Very tight and nicely structured. Try in 2027 and onwards.
Das meint die Vinous-Mannschaft um Antonio Galloni zum Chateau Leoville Barton 2020:
The 2020 Léoville Barton was picked September 15–16 and matured in 70% new oak. It is one of the best vintages that I have encountered in barrel. Wow! This shoots from the glass with beautifully defined black fruit, mineral-rich aromas, pixelated with laser-like focus. The palate is medium-bodied with chiseled tannins, a perfect line of acidity, layers of vibrant, vivacious black fruit and a very persistent finish that is pure class. If you don’t have this in your cellar, then there will be a Léoville Barton–shaped hole to fill.
Chateau Leoville Barton 2020 vom Falstaff-Magazin wie folgt beschrieben:
Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, opaker Kern, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Zwetschken, ein Hauch von Nugat, dunkle Beerenfrucht, einladendes Bukett. Kraftvoll, saftig, schwarze Kirschen, frisch und lebendig, feine, reife Tannine, mineralisch, gut anhaftend, zeigt Frische und Länge, sicheres Reifepotenzial, feines Cassis im Nachhall, toller Speisenbegleiter. (2028–2060)