2009 Château Langoa Barton, St Julien, 3ème Cru Classé

A notable success in '09. Power, balance and structure.

Langoa is always the easier of the two Barton wines to taste, with a hint more overt fruit – but the '09, much like the '05, made us wonder why pay more for the Léoville when the Langoa is so outstandingly good? The answer would become more apparent with the passing of the years – with the latter peaking earlier, and the former having the legs to take it into a third decade if patience and resolve permitted. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc of which 60% will go into new oak. At the time of tasting, this already had some beautiful oak tones, which were merely signposts of something wiser and more structural to come. This is a big wine with grip and tannins, supporting tarry, sweet, ripe black fruit. We loved the creamy finish. Drink from 2019 – 2029.

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