2020 Chateau Langoa-Barton Saint-Julien

Château Langoa Barton tells us the fascinating story of an Irish family who came to France in 1722 and started in the industry as wine merchants. Through a long time of effort and work, in 1745 they bought Château Le Boscq in St. Estèphe. And in that same year, they partnered with the Gustier family of Bordeaux, and together they founded the renewed brand to this day: Barton et Gustier.

It was in 1821 that the family acquired Pontet-Langlois, which eventually became Château Langoa Barton. Shortly after, the family acquired the Château Leoville Barton but because that Château didn’t have a vat room, the wines were produced in Langoa Barton, however, the style of the wine is very different from each other.

Both estates are located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, within the Médoc in the famous Saint Julien appellation. Château Langoa Barton is one of the few estates in this region that has remained a family-owned property for two hundred years! Currently in charge of Anthony Barton and Lilian Barton.

The charming Château Langoa Barton neighbors Chateau Leoville Barton, Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, and Chateau Beychevelle. The vineyard of 44 acres is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Vines are 32 years old on average, although a few of them were planted back in 1953. The beautiful terroir is composed of gravel and clay soils. Eric Boissenot is the technical director, and with him as the oenological consultant, the wine is guaranteed success!

2020 was a great year for Bordeaux. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 97-point review and said, "Two thousand-twenty is an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux, certainly the best in the 2018-2020 trilogy. Quality is very, very high."

Aging: 60% new French oak barrels for approximately 20 months.