Bordeaux
Château Langoa Barton - Saint-Julien - Red - 2009
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2009
Name: AOP Saint-Julien
Grape variety: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot & 12% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Wine:
True to its signature style, the 2009 Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien captivates with its graceful, layered palate. Vibrant fruit is accompanied by spices, a hint of fresh leather, and firm tannins. It’s a pure delight, with a refined texture and rich dark fruit flavors that have mellowed beautifully over more than a decade of aging, leading to a radiant finish. Elegance and depth come together in this irresistible wine, rated 96/100 by the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France (RVF).Vinification:
Hand harvested, then the grapes are meticulously sorted and crushed before being transferred to thermo-regulated wooden vats.Aged between 16 and 18 months in French oak barrels of which 60% are new.
Color:
Intense garnet red with purple reflections.Nose:
Straightforward and pleasant with beautiful aromas of black fruits underlined by a spicy, peppery depth.Palate:
Intense and complex, this cuvée reveals delicate, lingering tannins, with an elegant structure rich in aromas that lead to a remarkable, flavorful finish.
Temperature:
Serve at 16 to 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Roast beef in a flaky crust and port reduction, duck effiloché with porcini mushrooms, lamb filet and kale tempura.Cellar aging:
From now until 2034.A Third Growth from Saint-Julien, Château Langoa Barton is known for the refinement and elegance of its wines. With a classic Bordeaux character and undeniable Saint-Julien style, each vintage reveals the full expression of the appellation. Year after year, its reputation continues to grow, attracting an ever-growing number of enthusiasts drawn to its distinguished pedigree.