2016 Château Langoa-Barton, Cru Classé St-Julien

2016 Château Langoa-Barton, Cru Classé St-Julien

Critic score
92/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    55% Cabernet Sauvignon
    37% Merlot
    8% Cabernet Franc
  • Maturity
    Ready 2022 - 2037info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Cru Classé (Medoc & Sauternes)

Tasting notes

The 2016 Langoa Barton is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc picked between 29 September and 13 October. It is being matured in 60% new oak barrels. It has a very succinct bouquet, with a mixture of black and red fruit, a slight sea spray/estuarine tincture, hints of leather and brown spice in the background. The palate is very harmonious on the entry with a grainy texture. There is good backbone here, maybe just a little foursquare compared to other Saint Julien wines, but it gathers pace towards the finish that displays touches of spice and cedar. Understated and classic Langoa.

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (May 2017)
(91—93)/100

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