Château Langoa Barton & Château Léoville Barton
The Barton estate (comprising châteaux Léoville Barton and Langoa Barton) is situated in the Left Bank appellation of Saint-Julien. The estate has been under the longest family ownership of any Bordeaux châteaux – spanning over 190 years. As Léoville has no cellars, wine for both the Langoa and Léoville labels was made at Langoa. Recently, under Anthony Barton and his daughter, Lilian, the both estates have succeeded in maintaining Barton's reputation for producing traditional top-flight Bordeaux wines with great ageing potential, yet relatively small Saint-Julien price tags.
Léoville and Langoa are always the subject of comparison but they are definitely two different wines. Langoa Barton invariably shows a more feminine and accessible side while Léoville Barton is more muscular.
Château Langoa Barton & Château Léoville Barton
The Barton estate (comprising châteaux Léoville Barton and Langoa Barton) is situated in the Left Bank appellation of Saint-Julien. The estate has been under the longest family ownership of any Bordeaux châteaux – spanning over 190 years. As Léoville has no cellars, wine for both the Langoa and Léoville labels was made at Langoa. Recently, under Anthony Barton and his daughter, Lilian, the both estates have succeeded in maintaining Barton's reputation for producing traditional top-flight Bordeaux wines with great ageing potential, yet relatively small Saint-Julien price tags.
Léoville and Langoa are always the subject of comparison but they are definitely two different wines. Langoa Barton invariably shows a more feminine and accessible side while Léoville Barton is more muscular.
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Château Langoa Barton, 2009
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2040
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"...superb definition with black cherries, a touch of cassis and autumn leaves and then with aeration, hints of oyster shell and cockle shell." eRobertParker.com
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Château Léoville Barton, 2002
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2030
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Robert Parker
One bottle available. “Very attractive blackberry and vanilla aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a medium finish.” Wine Spectator
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Château Léoville Barton, 1998
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2035
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
“Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a spicy, floral and currant aftertaste. Solid and very pretty.” Wine Spectator
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Château Léoville Barton, 2000
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2017-2040
Reviewer Rating: 97 - Wine Spectator
Château Leoville Barton 2000 was a Decanter Magazine Wines of the Year.