Chateau Langoa Barton St. Julien Grand Cru Classe 2017
Country/Region of Origin: France

Region: France, Bordeaux, Saint Julien

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc

Background: Thomas Barton left Ireland to settle in Bordeaux, founding few years later a wine merchant company - that still bears the name Barton today. In 1821 his grandson, Hugh Barton, purchased Château Langoa, an elegant residence built in 1758. He was seduced by the architecture and its 20 hectares of vines planted in the Saint-Julien appellation. His passion and pride in his wine were only to grow when he saw Langoa awarded the rank of "Third Classified Growth" in the historic 1855 classification. 6 generations later, the Barton story continues with Anthony's daughter, Lilian, and her two children, now writing the chapter of the 10th generation in Bordeaux.

Tasting notes: Intense colour, red fruits bouquet with hints of sous-bois and tobacco. The texture is fleshy and tight, slightly spicy. Tannins are there but the palate is silky and the finish is long and tense.