Château Langoa Barton, Saint Julien 2016 750ML

96–98 Point Vintage (vintage consensus: a structured, classically proportioned, and exceptionally age-worthy Bordeaux vintage defined by purity, precision, and firm yet refined tannins).

Château Langoa Barton, the historic Third Growth of the Barton family, is renowned for its traditionalist approach and unwavering consistency in Saint-Julien. The 2016 vintage plays perfectly to the estate’s strengths — delivering depth and structure while preserving the restraint and balance that define both the appellation and the Barton style.

Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc (classic Saint-Julien composition).

Tasting Notes: The nose is precise and lifted, offering blackcurrant, dark cherry, and crushed blackberry layered with graphite, cedar, and subtle tobacco leaf. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with remarkable clarity, revealing cassis, plum skin, savory spice, and a distinct mineral edge. The fruit is pure and focused, framed by fine-grained yet firm tannins that extend through a long, composed finish.

Structure: Structured, linear, and built for long-term cellaring with excellent balance and definition.

Drink Window: 2026–2050+

Decanting: If opened in its youth, decant 2–3 hours to allow the tannins to soften and the aromatics to expand. With additional bottle age, a shorter decant to remove sediment will suffice.

The 2016 Langoa Barton is a quintessential Saint-Julien — poised, disciplined, and quietly powerful. For collectors who value classical Left Bank structure over overt opulence, it represents both pedigree and longevity at a compelling level within the vintage.