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About This Wine
The wines of Château Langoa Barton have the gracefully elegant fruit of a Saint Julien coupled with the masculine, cedar qualities associated with a Pauillac during their strongest vintages. If one is fortunate enough to visit the estate, the impressively large 18th Century Château might look familiar. That is because this château is also the facility where the renowned “Super Second” and sister property, Château Léoville-Barton produces their wines.
The structure on the label of the grand vin of Château Léoville Barton is actually Château Langoa Barton. The histories and legacies of these two estates are so inextricably linked that it is impossible to discuss one without mentioning the other. Though Château Leoville Barton often overshadows its younger sister, Château Langoa Barton, things are starting to change. Both estates have impressively remained under the supervision of the Barton family for nine generations, and as the quality continues to increase it’s only a mere matter of time before they reach the levels of a Super Second.
It is quite impressive that Château Langoa Barton has remained under the ownership of the Barton family since it was classified as a Third Growth in 1855. The estate originated in 1722 when Thomas Barton – an Irishman -- wanted to enter the wine business at the tender age of 27. Thomas was successful due to his extensive list of French contacts such as partnerships with the powerful negociant family, Barton and Guestier. Thomas decided to keep the majority of his assets in Ireland due to a French Law that stated if a foreigner had assets in France, the estate would be willed to the French crown upon their passing. Fortunately, Thomas had a son who was a French citizen, and Château Langoa Barton could remain in the family.
An impressive nine generations of Bartons have managed this estate through tremendous highs and lows such as the French Revolution, the terror, Phylloxera, the Bordeaux crisis in the 1950s, and beyond. The level of commitment to Château Langoa Barton and passion that flows in the veins of the Barton family is evident, and it’s clear throughout the years the increasing quality of these wines has reflected that. The estate started to receive critical acclaim under the leadership of Anthon Barton, who took over when his uncle Ronald died in 1986. Château Langoa Barton is currently managed by Lilian Barton Sartorious, and the technical director of the estate is Melanie Barton Sartorious – the first oenologist in the Barton dynasty.
The 18-hectare vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It is the smallest vineyard in the vast Léoville estate. The Barton family has increased the percentages of Merlot plantings over the years, and they believe there are scattered plantings of Petit Verdot in their distinctive, gravely terroir. Ten percent of the property is farmed organically, and the wines are vinified in the same vat room as the wines of Château Leoville Barton. According to the renowned wine critic, Robert Parker Jr, the wines of Château Langoa-Barton are grossly underpriced and significantly over deliver in terms of value.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Brand | Chateau Langoa Barton |
| Vintage | 2012 |
Wines from Bordeaux
Bordeaux is in the south west of France and is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. It is the largest wine producing region in France, the vast majority being red wines. While it does make large quantities of everyday table wine, outside of Europe, it is mostly noted for producing some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world.
The Garonne and Dordogne rivers run through the region and together naturally irrigate the land while the soils are rich in calcium owing to their limestone content. These two rivers connect and run through to the Atlantic Ocean splitting Bordeaux into 3 distinct parts. We have the left bank, the right bank, and the area between the two rivers called Entre-Deux-Mers.
While in Australia we often see straight Shiraz, Cabernet or Merlots, Bordeaux does not generally produce red wine without blending. The “Bordeaux Blend” is one of the most classic and popular styles of red wine that has spread throughout France as well as throughout the New World.
On the left bank, typical top-quality blends are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. On the right bank top quality blends are typically made of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
In general you can expect red wines from Bordeaux to taste more earthy in flavour compared to those from the New World wine regions that tend to be more fruit flavour driven.
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