Chateau Langoa Barton 2012

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Langoa Barton 2012

Tasting

Aromas of walnut and hazelnut open the bouquet of this vintage, dressed in a silky color with brilliant ruby reflections. On the palate, a gourmet palette evokes fruity notes, where dried apricot and candied prune bring a creamy texture.

The creaminess and precision of a Saint-Julien wine

The property

The Château Langoa Barton is a Third Classified Growth in 1855 of the Saint-Julien appellation on the left bank of Bordeaux. The property was acquired in 1821 by the influential trading company Barton & Gustier, already experienced in the production of wine from this area around Château Léoville Barton, acquired by the same family in 1826. Today the Barton family is still at the head of the property.

The vineyard

Château Langoa Barton is a Saint-Julien wine from a 20-hectare vineyard. The vines, averaging 35 years old, are planted on gravel with clay subsoils.

Vinification and aging

The harvest, entirely manual, is followed by a rigorous sorting before destemming and crushing. The berries are then put into thermoregulated wooden vats by plot. The alcoholic fermentation lasts from 7 to 10 days, with extraction adjusted according to the vintages and cuvées. After a maceration of about 3 weeks, the runoff is done batch by batch in barrels. The aging, lasting 16 to 18 months, takes place in French oak barrels (60% new).

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (70%)
Merlot (22%)
Cabernet Franc (8%)