2024 Langoa Barton

Auslieferung bis zum Herbst 2027!
Delivery until Fall 2027!

Floral peony and lilac aromatics on the Langoa, and the fruit character keeps things finessed and soft - think red cherry, cherry pit, tobacco, black tea, thoroughly charming, just a little short on the finished compared to the exceptional 2022 or 2023 vintages. The difference in the blends between the two Barton St Julien wines is significant this year, with just over 50% here of Cabernet Sauvignon compared to over 90% in Léoville. Harvest 24 September to 5 October. 60% new oak, 30hl/h yield.
93/100 Jane Anson

(St Julien; 52% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot; 8% Petit Verdot; 13% alcohol; tasted twice, first at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin). Lush and plush and very true both to its identity and to its appellation and terroir. It’s rather more ample in frame than, say, Gloria and more effusive and demonstratively juicy for that. But that also reinforces the slightly grainy character of the tannins which, though never dry, become slightly disruptive of the sinuous flow of the wine over the palate. I love the frangipane and toasted almond creaminess nonetheless. The élévage here will be important.
91-93/100 Colin Hay; The Drinks Business

Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs a little swirling to tempt out notes of red currant jelly and juicy strawberries, giving way to suggestions of dried sage, charcoal, and lavender. Light-bodied, the palate has a crisp backbone and lightly chewy tannins with herbs laced red berry flavors and a chalky finish.
88-90/100 Lisa Perrotti-Brown; The Wine Independent