Chateau Langoa Barton 2eme Grand Cru Classe, Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France 2018
"Full-bodied, rich and sporting a lot of vibrant, juicy fruit in the mouth, it has firm, rounded tannins and a lively backbone lifting the fruit to a good, long finish." eRobertParker.com
| Grape Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 10% |
|---|---|
| Optimum Drinking | 2020 |
| Winemaker | Anthony Barton |
| Organic | No |
| Reviewer Score | 92-94 |
| Reviewer | robertparker.com |
| SKU | 103342 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
Château Langoa Barton is the stablemate of Léoville Barton and always the subject of comparison but they are definitely two different estates. Langoa invariably shows perhaps a more feminine and accessible side with Léoville being more muscular. In modern times the Château has been remarkably consistent and represents great value.
"The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Langoa Barton is slightly shy at this nascent stage, revealing wonderfully pure, warm red and black currant scents with nuances of blueberry preserves, chocolate mint, smoked meat and a waft of bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and sporting a lot of vibrant, juicy fruit in the mouth, it has firm, rounded tannins and a lively backbone lifting the fruit to a good, long finish." robertparker.com
"I was really impressed with the 2018 Langoa Barton. Fresh, floral and silky, with tremendous fruit purity, the 2018 is delicate and understated to the core. Langoa is always one of the most gracious wines of Saint-Julien. The 2018 has an extra kick of textural resonance that makes it incredibly appealing and delicious. The 2018 is an especially fine Langoa Barton." Antonio Galloni
