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97
JAMES SUCKLING: "Deep fruit, dark spices and graphite with wide yet polished, linear tannins. Full-bodied and intense with depth and structure. Long and chalky at the end. Big wine."
18,5
WEINWISSER: "56.5 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 41 % Merlot, 2.5 % Cabernet Franc, 14.2 Vol.-%, 30 hl/ha. Betörendes Bouquet, frische Heidelbeere, ein Strauß Veilchen, Milchschokonoten und dunkles Graphit. Am vielschichtigen Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, gut stützender Rasse, engmaschigem Tanningerüst und durchtrainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale ein Korb mit blauen Beeren, Estragon und feinkörniger Adstringenz. Hat mich schon lange nicht mehr so überzeugt und ist dieses Jahr nicht weit von seinem "großen" Bruder entfernt. Best Buy! 2029 – 2049."
95
DECANTER: "Supple and lively, this has energy and intensity from the start. Clean and precise, well worked, cool and fresh with tannins that do well to give the frame and structure without overwhelming the fruit. Really nice this year, good movement and liveliness, rich fruit but juicy and fun. Doesn't take itself too seriously and I really like it!! Harvest 8-23 September. Yield of 30hl/ha. Ageing in French oak, 60% new."
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95+
THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The first vintage produced in the estate's new winery, which more than doubled the number of vats, permitting sub-plot by sub-plot vinification, the brilliant 2022 Langoa Barton offers up aromas of dark berries, cassis, violets and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy palate endowed with terrific depth and tension. Polished and penetrating, it should match or even surpass the 2019 and 2016 vintages, and it is sure to be one of the more intelligent purchases of the en primeur campaign."
18
VINUM: "Besitzt besonderes viel Fleisch und saftige Fülle, gut abgestützt durch die erstklassigen Gerbstoffe, ideale Länge; vollblütiger Langoa mit Spassgarantie."
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95
JEB DUNNUCK: "The Grand Vin 2022 Château Langoa Barton checks in as 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that was raised in 60% new barrels. Medium-bodied and vibrant, with a fresher, elegant, yet still textured profile, it has pure black and blue fruits, some lead pencil, tobacco, and earthy nuances, fine tannins, and a great finish. This 2022 is all about finesse and elegance. Tasted twice with consistent notes."
94
FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Brombeerfrucht, etwas Lakritze, reife schwarze Kirschen, einladendes Bukett. Straff, energisch, reife Herzkirschen, gute Frische, feine Kräuterwürze, salzig-zitroniger Touch im Abgang, ein lebendiger Speisenbegleiter."
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95
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Cassis, tobacco, flowers, blackberries, and red currants show easily on the nose, and palate. There is a wealth of fresh, dark red fruits, creamy tannins, and blackberries on the mid-palate, and in the finish. This clearly shows a new face for Langoa Barton with more fruit, and softer tannins, yet the wine holds on to its classic style as well. The wine blends 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 2.5% Cabernet Franc. 14.2% ABV. Drink from 2027-2050."
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94
LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, and 2.5% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Langoa Barton is ageing in 60% new oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out with exuberant notes of warm cassis, blueberry pie, and Morello cherries, leading to hints of chocolate mint, clove oil, and tilled soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock full of juicy black fruits, framed by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a spicy kick."
