Chateau Langoa Barton 2018

Château Langoa Barton, Troisieme Cru Classe Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France, 2018

Grapes: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 28%, Cabernet Franc 9%, quaternary gravel soil, hand harvested, Yield 42hl/ha, aged 18 months in French oak

Producer Tasting Note:

"The colour is intense with a beautiful shine. The attack is brilliant, we are seduced by the depth and substance of the wine. The tasting aromas are complex with an array of flavours such as strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, toast bread. The finish is almost saline, with notes of cedar. The length will surprise you with pleasure."

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"There's real freshness to the crushed-raspberry and blueberry character of this young red. Medium-to full-bodied and zingy with energetic tannins. Crisp finish. Lovely purity of fruit to this."

(93-94/100) points, James Suckling, JAMESSUCKLING.COM

"The 2018 Langoa Barton has a deep garnet-purple color and notions of ripe blackcurrants, fresh blackberries and kirsch with touches of bouquet garni, cedar chest and pencil lead plus a hint of crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled and refreshing with bright, red fruit and herbal sparks lifting the black fruit and an approachable, chewy texture, finishing savory."

92/100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WINE ADVOCATE, March 2021

"Beautifully textured and rich in black-currant flavors and tannins, this is a generous wine. The fruits and the dusty tannins partner each other well giving structure, concentration, a sense of poise and final freshness. Drink this wine from 2026."

95/100 points, Roger Voss, WINE ENTHUSIAST, May 2021

Food Match: Château Langoa-Barton, a classic Saint-Julien red Bordeaux, is an exceptional pairing for rich, savoury meat and earthy dishes. The firm tannins and balanced acidity of this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend make it a natural complement to protein-rich dishes. Try with beef Wellington, pheasant, truffle-infused risotto, mature hard cheeses