Langoa Barton - Saint-Julien 2021

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Langoa is on a roll of stunning releases, and in 2021 the Merlot seems to add flair and a touch of glitz to the beautiful backbone of Cabernet. Smooth, classy and controlled, this is a thrilling wine and one that will be sure to enchant the senses while, hopefully, not breaking the bank! 17.5

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Blackberry and black olives with currants and crushed stone. Medium body, integrated tannins and a savory finish.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

The 2021 Château Langoa Barton (61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc) has a great, pure, medium-bodied style as well as medium-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It has good acidity, notes of violets, graphite, and tobacco, quality tannins, and a great finish. The balance here is spot on, and this is certainly an outstanding wine in the making. It's also the first vintage to be made in the new winery, which was still under construction while I was in Bordeaux.

Bettane & Desseauve

92-93 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Excellent corps, représentatif du millésime par sa fraîcheur sans verdeur de la texture et de la saveur, sans avoir atteint l’individualité qui sera la sienne avec le temps.

robertparker.com

92-94 / 100

the5/23/2022

Decanter.com

93 / 100

the5/23/2022

La Revue du Vin de France

92-93 / 100

the5/23/2022

Le Point

16 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/23/2022

Terres de Vins

92-93 / 100

the5/23/2022

Yvesbeck.wine

93-94 / 100

byYves Beckthe5/23/2022

Bxtotal

18 / 20

the5/23/2022

The Wine Independent

89 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/18/2022

The Vintage Journal

92-93 / 100

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Deep crimson. Fresh dark cherry, blackcurrant wax polish aromas and flavours, plentiful fine velvety firm, slightly brambly tannins, some dark chocolate/ espresso notes. Finishes firm with an inky plume. Should build more richness with age. 61% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 3% cabernet franc. 18 months in around 60% new French oak. 13% alc

Alexandre Ma

91-93 / 100

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

It is unexpected to find that the later-ripening gravel clay soil of Langoa Barton's would deliver such a good level of phenolic maturity in 2021. During the entire tasting process, it maintained a reserved mouthfeel yet a smooth silhouette, drinkable even when it's young. It is mesmerizing to experience its transition from oak and toasted aromas on the nose to a world filled with bright fresh fruits. A juicy delicious experience that makes you take one gulp after another. ????,Langoa Barton????????????2021??????????????????????????????????????,?????????????????????????????????????,????????????????,?????????,??????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Peppery spices, herbs and red currants come through on the nose and palate. This is a solid example of classic, medium/full-bodied, Bordeaux focused on its bright, crisp, red fruits, freshness and peppery spice in the endnote. The wine blends 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. For Langoa Barton, a wine that normally takes quite a bit of time to fun to drink, you can enjoy this quite early. Drink from 2025-2047. 90-92

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Langoa Barton was picked 27 September until 7 October, matured in 60% new oak. Analysis shows 13.03% alcohol. It has a well-defined bouquet with expressive Merlot this year. Hints of blood orange/orange sorbet percolate through the red fruit. It has a skip in its step. The palate is medium-bodied with a taut and fresh entry. Plenty of sapidity here, oyster shell tinged with a well-defined and quite persistent finish. Lovely length, this is quite a gorgeous Saint-Julien that will age beautifully in bottle.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Langoa Barton is an attractive, mid-weight Saint-Julien that should drink nicely with minimal cellaring. Red fruit, cedar, spice, tobacco and rose petal lend lovely vibrancy throughout. Brightness and energy drive the balance in this understated, classy Saint-Julien from the Barton family.

vvwine

93-95 / 100

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

(67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc): Purpurrot und super fruchtig, die Nase ist klar und rein, zeigt Cassis, Brombeere und feine Röstnoten. Im Gaumen von mittlerem Körper, zeigt reifes, fein verwobenes Tannin und eine ungemein knackige Frucht. Im Abgang lang und mit viel Cassisfrucht im Rückaroma. Frisch und knackig. 2025-2045. (Verkostet im April 2022. UGCB/Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

93-95 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Avec un très joli nez de fruits noirs, de cassis et de mure, Langoa Barton étonne par l'harmonie de son bouquet, la précision de ses arômes et la complexité du bouquet. Pointe graphite à l'aération. Bouche charnue et dense, de très beaux tanins légèrement boisés avec une allonge et une acidité parfaitement maitrisée en milieu de bouche. Un vin sur l'allonge, la fraicheur et la précision. Une très belle bouteille en devenir.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The first vintage vinified in the Barton family's new winery, the 2021 Langoa Barton is immensely promising, offering up aromas of cassis, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and black truffle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless palate that's deep and complete, its vibrant core of fruit framed by ripe tannins and lively acids. It's a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.