In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Langoa Barton, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (JD). Drinking window: 2025–2060. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Excellent value Classed Growth Saint Julien made by the Barton family of Leoville Barton.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 95/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 29/03/2023 · Drink 2026-2046
Tasted on multiple occasions, the 2020 Chateau Langoa Barton comes from a mix of different sites in Saint-Julien, which makes it a great representation of the vintage and appellation. The blend is 53.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue to go with a beautiful bouquet of red and black cherries, currants, leafy tobacco, and cedar pencil,…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 94–96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
Loads of red and black currants, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and dried flower notes emerge from the 2020 Chateau Langoa Barton, a gorgeous looking 2020 offering medium to full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It has the concentrated, backward vibe of the vintage yet brings remarkable opulence and texture. It's impressive.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/05/2021 · Drink 2026 - 2050
Sporting a deep purple-black color, the 2020 Langoa Barton needs a little swirling to unlock youthfully muted scents of warm cassis, black cherry preserves and boysenberries, plus hints of menthol, graphite, tilled soil and bouquet garni. The medium-bodied palate is delicately played with impressive freshness delivered by the red berry and herbal sparks within a black-fruit core, with grainy tann…