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Langoa Barton 2009

St Julien, Third Growth

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Backward, tannic and beefy, this youthful but formidable 2009 Langoa Barton exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as lots of damp earth, underbrush and black currant aromas and flavors, medium to full body, lively acids and, not surprisingly, massive tannins (a characteristic of all the Barton wines). The overall impression is somewhat incongruous, having a certain precociousness in the aromatics, but then clamping down on the taster in the mouth. I recommend waiting 5-7 years before opening a bottle. It should drink well over the following 20-25 years. (90+Points)

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2042 01 March 2012

I found the 2009 Langoa Barton to be so painfully extracted, excruciatingly tannic, powerful, and backward that I wrote it “should be forgotten for 15 years, and may have some charm in 30-40.” There is no doubting its level of concentration and massiveness, but, wow, proprietor Anthony Barton has sure pushed the extraction, producing a wine for our children’s children. (Tasted once.)

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2010

Blueberry and currant aromas follow through to a full body, with dark chocolate and bright acidity. Long and delicious. Attractive already. Try after 2017.

Score: 92

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2017+ 15 February 2012

Opulent blackberry aromas. Lovely jam, but fresh. Full-bodied and rich. This wine sneaks up on you and follows on the end with lots of chewy tannins. Balanced and round.

Score: 90 - 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

Mid crimson with quite a pale rim. Pretty light – early picked? There’s a nice freshness and neatness to this but it’s overall a bit dry and grainy. ‘Classic style’... Rather dry on the end.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 01 April 2010

Anthony Barton produces classic Saint Julien at this vineyard which lies on the opposite side of the road from Leoville Barton. Frequently one of the best value buys, it is always sought after wines en primeur. 54CS 34M 12 CF. Very open nose, with pure fruit that soars from the glass. Medium body with a solid core of black fruit beneath. Classic once again. Fresh and expressive with good balance and a dry finish.

Score: 91 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010

Black red, rich, intense black summer fruits, clear and precise with very good natural concentration and depth, expressively elegant, already showing great charm above the firmness. Drink 2015-28. (18 points)

Score: 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2028 01 April 2010

Tasted at the château and the UGC. Cropped between 23rd September and 3rd October, a blend of 34% Merlot, 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, delivering 13.0% alcohol. A deep purple colour. The bouquet has a great purity and sense of nonchalance to it, light and airy, superb definition with black cherries, a touch of cassis and autumn leaves and then with aeration, hints of oyster shell and cockle shell. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a gentle but insistent grip, pure black cherries, touches of cassis and boysenberry towards the focused finish. Good length and breeding. Everything in its right place. Tasted March 2010.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 March 2010