Le Point 16,5 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe9/14/2020 Fruits noirs, boisé, fruits rouges, bouche soyeuse, onctueuse, plein, dense, tendu, élégant, petits tanins fins, accrocheurs en finale. O= 2027, G= 18
Vinous 91-93 / 100 byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019 The 2018 Langoa Barton was picked from 21 to 24 September for the Merlot and 29 September to 6 October for the Cabernet, then matured in 60% new oak. It has a high-toned and voluptuous bouquet with blueberry, crème de cassis and pressed violet aromas. It is very Margaux-like in style. The palate is very smooth and sensual, the multi-layered black and blue fruit with a saline undercurrent. It is floral on the finish, very seductive, but, maybe, I might have a slight preference for the 2017.
Vinous 90-93 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe5/3/2019 I was really impressed with the 2018 Langoa Barton. Fresh, floral and silky, with tremendous fruit purity, the 2018 is delicate and understated to the core. Langoa is always one of the most gracious wines of Saint-Julien. The 2018 has an extra kick of textural resonance that makes it incredibly appealing and delicious. The 2018 is an especially fine Langoa Barton. Tasted two times.
Vinifera 93 / byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019 Crème de cassis, baies noires confites, solaire, avec l'opulence du millésime. Vin riche, onctueux, tanins sexy, bouche explosive. C'est très bon, grande évidence, il titille Léoville Barton.
Terres de Vins 94-95 / 100 the4/30/2019 Le nez est sur le fruit frais et un côté herbacé qui donne de la fraîcheur. L'attaque est vive, des notes mentholées donnent de l'énergie à ce vin pour une finale saline et sapide.
Bettane & Desseauve 17,5 / 20 the4/30/2019 Grande couleur, parfaite définition au nez, entre les fruits noirs, le cèdre, et même une pointe de truffe noire, savoureux, bien construit, un modèle de saint-julien.
Yvesbeck.wine 93-94 / 100 byYves Beckthe4/30/2019 Pourpre violacé. Bouquet intense et complexe révêlant des notes de baies noires et d'épices. Touche de graphite. Attaque comptacte et fruitée. Caractère crémeux en bouche. Tannins fins, puissants, bien intégrés. Un vin qui a tout pour aller dans le temps et qui se positionne parfaitement grâce à sa fraîcheur. Finale fruitée de bonne intensité et persistante. Bravo.
Jancis Robinson 16,5 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/30/2019 Black core. Intense, small-berried wild black fruits. A very nice combination of dark fruit and savoury black olive. Firm, dense and compact in tannin structure but not tough or drying, just very tannic. The second time I tasted this it seemed more supple. Even with these obvious tannins, there's freshness on the very end. Drink 2027-2037.
Falstaff 93 / 100 byPeter Moserthe4/30/2019 Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Orangenzesten, dunkle Beerenfrucht, Brombeeren, Limettenzesten unterlegt. Mittlere Komplexität, schwarze Beerenfrucht, gut integrierte Tannine, mineralisch, verfügt über Länge und Sube im Abgang.
Vinum 16,5 / 20 the4/30/2019 Ungewöhnlich vollmundiger Wein, saftig, fleischig, mit spürbarem, aber gut eingebundenem Alkohol.
La Revue du Vin de France 17-17,5 / 20 the4/24/2019 Dans son style, privilégiant la finesse, Langoa a produit un 2018 à la puissance bien maîtrisée, mais sans pour autant manquer de saveurs. Il sera sans doute plus rapidement approchable.
The Wine Cellar Insider 92-94 / 100 byJeff Levethe4/23/2019 Crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, cedar wood and spice notes on the nose and a full-bodied, ripe, firm, fresh blast of zesty, crunchy, red fruits with a whiff of cocoa on the palate. This is very classic in nature with a strict side so you'll need to age this for at least a decade. The blend consists of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, reaching 13.85% alcohol.
Wine Advocate 92-94 / 100 byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019 The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Langoa Barton is slightly shy at this nascent stage, revealing wonderfully pure, warm red and black currant scents with nuances of blueberry preserves, chocolate mint, smoked meat and a waft of bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and sporting a lot of vibrant, juicy fruit in the mouth, it has firm, rounded tannins and a lively backbone lifting the fruit to a good, long finish.
Anthocyanes 91-93 / 100 byYohan Castaingthe4/18/2019 Des notes d'épices, de graphite pour un bouquet élégant et ferme. La bouche ne s'exprime pas forcément dans la densité mais possède de beaux tanins pleins et élégants. Aérien en finale avec une petite pointe moka.
Wine Enthusiast 92-94 / 100 byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019 This wine has generous tannins that are matched by a blackberry flavor. It has the structure and concentration that will allow the wine to age.
Jamessuckling.com 93-94 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019 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.
Wine Spectator 93-96 / 100 byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019 This has the ripe, intense, racy feel of the vintage, with cassis, plum and blueberry compote flavors, carried by a long graphite spine. A textbook 2018 and a textbook St.-Julien.