Château Langoa Barton, 3ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2016
It delivers classic St Julien flavours bolstered by a beautiful cassis and kirsch like chassis, with undertones of plum, cherry, blackcurrants, tobacco, cedar and brambles. Time in bottle is starting to unfurl earthy tones, of ceps, fallen leaves and graphite. Svelte polished tannins and a saline, creamy finish linger long on the palate.
critic reviews
The 2016 Langoa Barton has an exquisite bouquet with perfumed black and blueberry fruit, beautifully integrated oak, the most sensual aromatics among the flight of Saint-Julien. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very lithe and fluid, touches of liquorice that come through towards the velvety finish. I actually thought this was the Léoville Poyferré! Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
The 2016 Langoa Barton is medium to deep garnet-purple colored and opens with cedar, red and black currants, kirsch and menthol with smoked meats. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, grainy and packed with youthful, energetic fruit, finishing long and perfumed.