Langoa Barton - Saint-Julien 2018

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe3/31/2021

The 2018 Langoa Barton is succulent and racy right out of the gate. Inky red fruit, sweet floral notes, cedar and spice all mesh together effortlessly. This mid-weight, pliant Saint-Julien is every bit as seductive as it was from barrel.

Wine Advocate

92

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/31/2021

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.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/16/2021

Made by the stellar team at Léoville Barton and a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Langoa Barton sports a deep ruby/purple hue to go with a charming, medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured 2018 with terrific notes of red, blue, and black fruits as well as spice box, dried flowers, and a touch lead pencil. It has surprising up-front appeal, with ripe, velvety tannins and nicely integrated acidity, and it's going to shine with just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93

byJeff Levethe3/16/2021

Cassis, chocolate mint, flowers and tobacco leaf aromas is where the wine starts. But it is on the full-bodied palate with all of its chewy, crisp, fresh, vibrant layers of bright, spicy currants that you get the full character here. Youthful and tannic as expected, allow this at least a decade of aging before pulling a cork. The wine blends 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc.

Vinous

91

byNeal Martinthe3/12/2021

The 2018 Langoa Barton was picked September 21–24 for the Merlot and September 29–October 6 for the Cabernet, then matured in 60% new oak. It remains opulent and high-toned on the nose, retaining those overt blueberry and cassis scents that I remarked upon in barrel. The palate is sweet and charming, though for me it needs a little more grip and backbone on the finish. This is a Langoa-Barton that might be just a little too willing to please at this early juncture, which leaves me speculating what it has in reserve for long-term cellaring.

Wine Spectator

94

byJames Molesworththe2/1/2021

Ripe and focused, with a lovely core of steeped plum, fig and cassis notes laced liberally with graphite and applewood. A violet note chimes bright on the finish. Absolutely rock solid. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2036. 7,800 cases made. –JM

Falstaff

93

byPeter Moserthe1/29/2021

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feinwürzig unterlegtes schwarzes Beerenkonfit, dunkle Kirschenfrucht, etwas Nougat, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, Herzkirschen, integrierte Tannine, frisch strukturiert, mineralischer Nachhall, ein animierender Begleiter bei Tisch. (2020 -2035)

Yvesbeck.wine

93

byYves Beckthe1/26/2021

Superbe intensité florale marquée par des notes de violettes et de pivoine. Le fruit ne manque évidemment pas à l'appel et se révèle au travers d'invitantes notes de baies noires et d'une touche confite. En bouche le vin est crémeux, fruité et parfaitement équilibré. Belle symbiose entre les tannins qui se révèlent en fin de bouche et la structure qui confère du tempérament. Un vin élégant avec du caractère !

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe1/19/2021

Currants, cloves, graphite and cigar box on the nose. Some pine and citrus zest, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Structured and vivid with plenty of tension. Lovely sweet fruit at the finish. Try from 2025.

Decanter.com

94

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

Wine Enthusiast

95

byRoger Vossthe1/5/2021

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.

Le Point

16,5

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

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.

WeinWisser

18

byTjark Witzgallthe5/7/2019

Vinous

90-93

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.

Yvesbeck.wine

93-94

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

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

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

byMarkus Del Monegothe4/30/2019

Ungewöhnlich vollmundiger Wein, saftig, fleischig, mit spürbarem, aber gut eingebundenem Alkohol.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

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

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

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

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

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.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

95

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

93-96

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.