Langoa Barton - Saint-Julien 2005

Vinous

92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/15/2021

The 2005 Langoa Barton is a wonderful surprise. Bright, fresh and so alluring, the 2005 is one of the under the radar jewels of the year. Freshly cut flowers, ripe red berry fruit, mint and blood orange give the 2005 striking aromatic lift and energy to match its mid-weight personality. This classy, polished Saint-Julien is a total delight. I wish I had a case in the cellar.

Wine Advocate

86 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2015

The 2005 Langoa Barton is tannic, leathery and spicy, with a dense ruby/purple color, excruciatingly high tannin, medium body, and good ripeness, but the tannins are questionable and the overall balance possibly suspect. We’ll see what age does, but after ten years, this remains a hard, angular and austere wine.(86+)

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe2/9/2015

Mid crimson. Markedly fragrant, even almost floral. Mid weight with some sweetness. Lots of acidity. Still quite tense and taut. Drying finish.  13% Drink 2020-2036(16.5++)

La Revue du Vin de France

16 / 20

the10/20/2014

Le charme opère. Ce saint-julien révèle beaucoup de douceur en bouche, avec des tanins à la fois fins et fondus, malgré une petite touche d'élevage. A ouvrir sans se presser.

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/13/2009

Tasted single blind at Southwold. This demonstrates a lot of extraction and ripeness on the nose with blackberry and mulberry fruit. Nicely interwoven new oak. On the palate there is a fleshy, supple entry, very rounded and extrovert, although lacking the same sense of tension and finesse as others. Chewy tannins, backwards - this warrants further ageing. Drink 2014-2030. Tasted January 2009.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

90 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2008

Good ruby-red. Rich plummy aroma. Deep and chewy if a bit youthfully sullen, with sweet flavors of redcurrant, mocha and tobacco. Finishes with chewy tannins. Distinctly fatter than the 2006 but a bit less chocolatey and dark in its flavor presentation.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/7/2008

This primordial-styled, incredibly tannic St.-Julien reveals a dense purple color along with aromas of roasted meats, tapenade, cassis, melted licorice, and chocolate. Following the promising aromatic display, the wine shuts down in the mouth, revealing only excruciating tannin and good acidity. It will not be ready to drink for at least 15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2008

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe11/21/2007

Intense, Ribena-like blackcurrant fruit on the nose, more subtle on the palate. Tannins already quite soft and rounded. Classic Saint-Julien balance. Velvety opulence on nose followed up by pretty tight, strict palate. Quite fine boned - the tannins especially fine. 17+

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/4/2007

While nearly medieval in its backwardness, this pure, tannic, medium-bodied, rich St.-Julien exhibits plenty of creme de cassis, espresso roast, smoked herbs, and spice notes. It requires 8-10 years of cellaring and should keep for 25 years.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/27/2006

A behemoth possessing huge tannin, density, and extract as well as mouth-searing levels of firepower, this inky/purple-tinged St.-Julien is a classic vin de garde offering notes of high class tobacco smoke, cedar, black currants, incense, and subtle wood. Potential purchasers over the age of 50 may want to reconsider, as this wine will require a decade of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.

Wine Spectator

92-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/28/2006

Gorgeous blackberry, currants and light toasted oak. Exotic. Full-bodied, juicy and velvety, with loads of fruit. Long and delicious. Almost 95-100. Great value. —J.S.