2015 Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé)

Château Langoa Barton
Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé)

Frankrijk

Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Het is een komen en gaan van eigenaren in de Médoc. Dat geldt niet voor Château Langoa-Barton, waar vandaag de dag de negende generatie, Lilian Barton Sartorius, aan het roer staat. Het is het enige huis uit de Médoc Classificatie van 1855 dat nog steeds in handen is van dezelfde familie. Dat gaat vermoedelijk nog wel even door, want Lilian’s kinderen, Damian en Mélanie, zitten inmiddels ook in de business.

"The 2015 Langoa Barton is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, matured in 60% new oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 is scented of cedar and Marmite toast with black fruit and fertile earth notes. The medium-bodied palate is oaky with a good fruit core, fine-grained tannins and nice freshness on the finish." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Layered and juicy 2015 with currants, light chocolate and cedar character. It’s full-bodied, round-textured and very pretty. Extremely long and flavorful. So friendly and bright. Drink or hold." - James Suckling

"Tasted blind. Glowing deep crimson. Very lifted nose. Just a hint of coconut-oil oak but everything else is very exciting. Round, with the (substantial, ripe) tannins well covered. Real energy here. Interesting vegy aftertaste." - Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Langoa Barton has a precise, understated but focused bouquet of pure blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with graphite and crushed stone. It becomes more floral with time, revealing incense and a touch of lavender. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin and beautiful, irresistible black fruit. This is silky-smooth and velvety in texture, with a sensual and very persistent finish. You could broach this now, although it deserves time in bottle. Yet another Saint-Julien that has improved over the last year. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting." - Vinous

"A fresh and vibrant style, with streaks of pastis-soaked plum and boysenberry fruit coursing through, carried by graphite and licorice snap notes and ending with a vigorous, juicy finish. Approachable a bit earlier than the main pack, but there's no rush either. Best from 2019 through 2038. 7,500 cases made." - Wine Spectator

"Sometimes seen as the junior of the two properties owned by the Barton family in Saint-Julien, this is an impressive estate in its own right, especially in this superripe, smoothly rich wine. Tannins are well wrapped in the generous structure and fruits. Drink from 2025." - Wine Enthusiast