Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé AOC

Château Langoa Barton, 3rd Classified Growth, was the first of the two Bordeaux wine estates bought by Hugh Barton in the 1820s, the other being Léoville-Barton, 2nd Classified Growth.
Both Langoa and Léoville wines are models of typical St Julien restraint and elegance, and for years, Langoa Barton was considered slightly lighter and more forward than Léoville. However, in the last decade it has become noticeably deeper in colour and richer and more concentrated on the palate. Langoa Barton is now often the equal of Léoville.

The plots that compose the Château Langoa Barton terroir overlook the river. The splendid slopes of quaternary gravel bring the grapes to full maturity and then they undergo a rigorous selection process before being chosen for the Langoa Barton. The plowing is traditional, without weeding or herbicide.

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VARIETALS
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2014

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Dense purple color.

NOSE
Very expressive nose with some notes of raspberry, blackberry and violet.

PALATE
A palette of rich and various flavors of blackcurrants with its natural roundness and crispness bringing extreme freshness and some black fruits notes.
A pure pleasure of senses, round tannins and bright acidity.

AGEING
The wine is aged between 16 and 18 months in 60% brand new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Due to its complexity, pair it with special generous dishes such as steak, beef, roasts, prime ribs and lamb. Excellent with cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink between 2020 and 2023 or keep it for at least 10 to 15 years.

RATINGS

94pts

93pts

Additional information

Vintage	2014
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Langoa Barton
Style	Dry
Types	Red