Chateau Langoa Barton - Saint-Julien 2023 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $49.99
| Producer | Chateau Langoa Barton |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Saint-Julien |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 7791 |
 |
An intense garnet-red. A bewitching nose of blackcurrant, strawberry, cherry and spicy notes. Explosive on the palate with great freshness, the black fruits stand out, the tannins are supple and mellow. Sapidity and fine acidity are its hallmarks. Long finish.
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Chateau Langoa Barton Description
The plots that compose the Château Langoa Barton terroir overlook the river. The splendid slopes of quaternary gravel bring the grapes to full maturity and then they undergo a rigorous selection process before being chosen for the Langoa Barton. The plowing is traditional, without weeding or herbicide. The grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon 54%, Merlot 35% and Cabernet Franc 11%.
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
An impressive tannic wine with ripeness balanced by a core of dry structure. This is a delicious wine, initially firm and tense giving it fine potential.
James Suckling: 95 Points
Fresh and juicy, showing precise cherries, berries, minerals and licorice. Good midpalate tension, with medium to full body and a pristine finish. Not a dense vintage, but there is a lot to like here, particularly if you enjoy Bordeaux with brightness, elegance and finesse. Quite long and taut too. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
Notes of cassis, dark berries and cherries mingled with hints of pencil shavings introduce the 2023 Langoa Barton, a medium- to full-bodied, layered and fleshy wine with terrific depth at the core and classic structure rendered with contemporary polish. As readers will remember, the Barton family's new winery now permits for more precise, parcel-by-parcel winemaking as well as gentler handling of the fruit. It's a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2023 Langoa Barton is all class. There's a bit more fruit density and mid-palate weight than in most vintages, but all the elements are so well balanced. Succulent red cherry/plum fruit, rose petal, pomegranate, mint and sweet spice flesh out in the glass. What an absolute delight.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
A juicy red, with brambly grip that carries its lively flavors of red and black currant paste. Mesquite and apple wood lace up the finish. Youthfully edgy but modest in scale, so this is approachable. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
