Château Langoa Barton - St.-Julien 2020 (750ml)
| Producer | Château Langoa Barton |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St.-Julien |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Item# | 70317 |
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Description
A classic Langoa Barton in the making, the 2020 Langoa Barton is delectable now, with decades of graceful evolution ahead. Deep ruby/purple in color, this wine asserts its youth with striking freshness on the nose, nuanced by aromas of crème de cassis, dark plum, blackberries, and well-integrated notes of toasty vanilla from barrique aging. Exuding refinement on the palate, the flavors are deep, complex, and highly polished, supported by well-integrated oak, supple tannins, and an arresting grip of hearty black fruit on the finish. Approachable now (decant 30 minutes in advance) with decades of graceful aging ahead.
– Ben Giliberti, CW Director of Wine Education
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
Tasted on multiple occasions, the 2020 Château Langoa Barton comes from a mix of different sites in Saint-Julien, which makes it a great representation of the vintage and appellation. The blend is 53.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue to go with a beautiful bouquet of red and black cherries, currants, leafy tobacco, and cedar pencil, with a touch of damp earth that emerges with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has plenty of mid-palate depth and richness, velvety tannins, and a great finish. This plush, up-front, expansive, wonderfully textured Saint-Julien will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and cruise for two decades. It's the finest example from this château I've tasted. Bravo!
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2020 Langoa Barton has turned out superbly in bottle, offering up generous aromas of black cherries, crème de cassis, licorice and pencil shavings deftly framed by classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, its concentrated core of ripe but vibrant fruit is framed by sweet, powdery tannins and lively acids. Beautifully balanced, it's somewhat more open out of the gates than the excellent 2019 and will offer an especially broad drinking window.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Solidly built, with a bright violet note leading the way, followed by cassis and blackberry flavors that are vivid and defined. Shows apple wood and bramble notes that add a grippy, juicy feel to the finish, while an iron note adds cut and drive. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2036.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2020 Langoa Barton has quite a plush, violet-tinged bouquet, higher-toned than the Léoville Barton, though without the same unerring complexity. This just wants to go out and have fun. The palate has an irresistible rondeur, velvety smooth with black plum, hints of cassis and a sweet and persistent finish. Joyful.
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