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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 2018-2028, Neal Martin, May 2018

The 1988 Langoa Barton, a vintage that I have not tasted before, has a really quite splendid bouquet with blackberry, briary, hints of wild heather and crushed rose petal. What a joy! The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. It is not a deep wine, very linear and certainly unapologetically “old school” with its ferrous, slightly attenuated finish. But it is worth seeking out if only for that lovely mature Saint Julien bouquet. Gentleman’s claret anyone? Tasted at the château.

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

85
85/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Neal Martin

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85 points
Robert Parker
Score 85/100 · Drink 2003-2010, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

The 1988 Langoa-Barton has some ripeness in its aroma, but is austere, compact, and medium-bodied. It should age well given the abundant tannins and firm framework. Drink it between now and the year 2000.

About the producer

Ch. Langoa Barton
Langoa Barton

Hugh Barton purchased this estate, alongside Second Growth Ch. Léoville Barton, in the 1820s. Classified as a Third Growth and run by Lilian Barton with her children Damien and Mélanie today, the 20 hectares of vines produce some of the appellation’s most elegant wines – and at reasonable prices.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Troisième Grand Cru Classé

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