Retour Château Langoa Barton - Saint-Julien - Red - 2009
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Saint-Julien
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2009
GRAPE VARIETY: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot & 12% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
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.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Food Roast beef in a flaky crust and port reduction, duck effiloché with porcini mushrooms, lamb filet and kale tempura.
Cellar ageing From now until 2034.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine 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.
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.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025