In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Château Langoa Barton, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2026–2048. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Excellent value Classed Growth Saint Julien made by the Barton family of Leoville Barton.
William Kelley (WK) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/04/2022
The first vintage vinified in the Barton family's new winery, the 2021 Langoa Barton is immensely promising, offering up aromas of cassis, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and black truffle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless palate that's deep and complete, its vibrant core of fruit framed by ripe tannins and lively acids. It's a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 3%…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 92/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 27/02/2024 · Drink 2027-2043
The 2021 Langoa Barton is a pretty, supple wine that will drink well right out of the gate. Pliant tannins wrap around a core of red/purplish fruit, spice, rose petal, leather and cedar. Bright and perfumed, with lovely balance and fine, classic proportion, the 2021 is pure class.
Neal Martin (NM) — 93/100 · Vinous, 22/02/2024 · Drink 2026-2048
The 2021 Langoa Barton comes in a specially designed, one-off, hand-drawn label and a sustainable cardboard box instead of wood, to celebrate the bicentenary of family ownership. The aromatics have actually moved up a step since I tasted it from barrel: intense blackberry and wild strawberry fruit, crushed violet and just a hint of eucalyptus. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bo…