In Bond Fine Wine. 2013 Château Langoa Barton, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 90/100 (DEC). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Excellent value Classed Growth Saint Julien made by the Barton family of Leoville Barton.
Neal Martin (NM) — 88/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016 · Drink 2018-2030
The 2013 Langoa Barton has a perfumed bouquet, touches of Asian spice and cedar infusing the black fruit, a touch of cold stone surfacing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, minerally red berry fruit, fine tension here with a simple, nicely balanced, fresh cedary finish. It could be described as a "workman-like" Langoa, but in a positive sense of the word. It does its job.
Neal Martin (NM) — 87/100 · Vinous, 2023-08-01 · Drink 2023-2029
The 2013 Langoa Barton has a simple nose with leathery, slightly gamey red fruit. Maybe just a touch of brettanomyces here? The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. There's a pleasantly smooth mouthfeel, simple with a lightly spiced, short finish. This 2013 is forgettable but perfectly enjoyable as you drink it. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.
Jane Anson (JA) — 88/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 2023-02-22 · Drink 2023-2036
This has charm, open and welcoming with raspberry puree, loganberry, orange peel, tobacco and sage. Ready to drink, lacks the depth of most vintages at the property. This is a vintage where the gap between the sibling estates on opposing sides of the same road is fairly pronounced. Harvest October 2 to 14.