Château Langoa Barton, 3ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2018

Name: Château Langoa Barton, 3ème Cru Classé, St Julien
Brand: Château Langoa Barton
Price: 280.73 GBP

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justerini & brooks tasting note

We thought Langoa Barton had been closing the gap on Leoville over the last decade, but there appears to be a chasm again in 2018. This is partly because Leoville is so good. Having said that, we were actually really impressed by Langoa this year. A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc aged in 60% new barrels, there is an abundance of clear raspberry, spice and suave red berry fruit on the nose. Beautiful clear, refined fruit continues on the palate: pure loganberry, creme de mûre; it's not voluptuous, but it is intense and packed with flavour. The tannins are grippy if a touch rustic, but they are well measured and frame the fruit nicely, adding seductive lingering nuances and impressive length.

critic reviews

93/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

The 2018 Langoa Barton has a deep garnet-purple color. It is a little closed to begin, unfurling to reveal notes of black raspberries, Morello cherries, and cassis, plus hints of violets and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied and refreshing, the palate is elegantly crafted with red and black berry layers, supported by fine-grained tannins, finishing long and perfumed.

DRINKING WINDOW 2023 - 2040

date of review 02/2023

94/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

At this point Langoa was really starting to stand out among its peers in St Julien, and it is performing extremely strongly here. Retains the touch of austerity that I found En Primeur, with powerful tannins asserting their presence, but riven through with sappy and smiling raspberry and blackberry fruit. Woodsmoke, liqourice and clove spices show the warmth of the year. Excellent stuff, one to look out for. Technical director François Brehant, consultant Eric Boissenot.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2044

date of review 03/2022

92/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2018 Langoa Barton has a deep garnet-purple color and notions of ripe blackcurrants, fresh blackberries and kirsch with touches of bouquet garni, cedar chest and pencil lead plus a hint of crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled and refreshing with bright, red fruit and herbal sparks lifting the black fruit and an approachable, chewy texture, finishing savory.

DRINKING WINDOW 2023 - 2035

date of review 03/2021

91/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2018 Langoa Barton was picked September 21–24 for the Merlot and September 29–October 6 for the Cabernet, then matured in 60% new oak. It remains opulent and high-toned on the nose, retaining those overt blueberry and cassis scents that I remarked upon in barrel. The palate is sweet and charming, though for me it needs a little more grip and backbone on the finish. This is a Langoa-Barton that might be just a little too willing to please at this early juncture, which leaves me speculating what it has in reserve for long-term cellaring.

DRINKING WINDOW 2023 - 2040

date of review 03/2021