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WEINWISSER: "betörendes Bouquet, roter, duftiger Cassis, frischer Holundersaft und edle Cassiswürze. Am straffausgerichteten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur und engmaschigem Köper, der von einer energiegeladenen Rasse getragen wird. Im konzentrierten, feinaromatischen Finale schwarze Johannisbeere, Heidekraut und anregende Extraktsüße."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A firm and refined red with blackcurrant and mineral character. Medium-bodied, chewy and polished, suggesting well-selected grapes for the vintage. Well done."
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ANSON: "Floral peony and lilac aromatics on the Langoa, and the fruit character keeps things finessed and soft - think red cherry, cherry pit, tobacco, black tea, thoroughly charming, just a little short on the finished compared to the exceptional 2022 or 2023 vintages. The difference in the blends between the two Barton St Julien wines is significant this year, with just over 50% here of Cabernet Sauvignon compared to over 90% in Léoville. Harvest 24 September to 5 October. 60% new oak, 30hl/h yield."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Langoa Barton is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries and plums mingled with notions of licorice, pencil shavings and lilac. Medium to full-bodied, with lively acids and good depth and density, it's pure and refined. This is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, picked between 24 September and 5 October."
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VINUM: "Rubinrot leuchtend und strahlend klar im Duft, expressive Frucht, subtile Röstnoten, florale Töne; cremiger Auftakt, baut ordentlich Druck auf, bleibt dabei elegant, feinste Gerbstoffe verleihen Struktur, aromatisch komplex und lang im Abgang. Einmal mehr eine Bank."
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DECANTER: "Fragrant raspberry and red cherry on the nose. Floral scents with some herbal, blackcurrant leaf aspects too. Grippy and lively, this has personality with bright cherry fruit, clean and clear, before slightly salty but fine tannins come in. Round and soft, crushed velvet with a gentle persistence. I love the structure and the overall weight, the Cabernet really shining. Compact on the finish where the tannins reside but this has a nice elegance and lift. Ageing 60% new oak. Tasted twice."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Reife Pflaumenfrucht, zart nach Herzkirschen, zarte Edelholznuancen, ein Hauch von Nougat, Orangenblüten. saftig, elegant und frisch strukturiert, rotbeeriger Touch im Abgang, lebendig und gut anhaftend."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Black currants, leafy-tobacco, and cedar are already expressive. Crisp, juicy, fresh, and subtle, the fruits are energetic and refined, leaving you with currants, and cherries in the finish in this medium-bodied charmer. The wine blends 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc.13% ABV. Harvesting took place September 24, - October 5. Drink from 2028-2044."
