Chateau Langoa-Barton Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julien 2022

Country: France Region: Bordeaux (St. Julien)

Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2017 Colour: Red Style: Medium Body, Dry

Producer: Chateau Langoa-Barton

Drink: 2026 - 2035

Description:

Chateau Langoa-Barton was bought by Hugh Barton in 1821. This was some 30 years before the classification of 1855 and Hugh was not to know that Langoa would be classified as a 3rd growth. It was perhaps the architecture and the beautiful facade that attracted him. Since the property has remained in the family and is currently reaching the 8th generation.

The vineyards are situated at the southern end of the appellation Saint Julien and the style of the wine is best described as typical Saint Julien. This means a wine of great elegance and finesse with subtle flavours.

Léoville Barton's smaller sister château has been producing increasingly excellent wines in recent vintages. Grape varieties, viticulture and vinification are similar to those of Léoville. Quality is often very similar too. Classic St Julien is produced here with real Cabernet Sauvignon "grip" and class. There are currently 20 hectares in production, with an average vine age of 37 years. Langoa is a fantastic source of "proper claret" at sensible en primeur prices. a new gravity fed winery was completed in 2022.

The 2022 vintage is the first to be made in the new winery. The yield was 30 hl/ha and it is 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 2.5% Cabernet Franc. Maturation in 60% new oak. Harvested from the 8th to the 23rd of September