Abundant dark berry fruits, cool climate mint and tomato leaf fragrance, chalky tannins, slate tug as it opens, balanced and effortless. This is very St Julien, subtle and slow build, one to open over the next decade, not as long lasting as its sibling Léoville Barton, without the rich concentration of 2016 Langoa, but full of charm. 70% new oak.

The 2014 Langoa Barton was impressive in barrel and this bottle-showing completely vindicated that initial enthusiasm. It has an impressive bouquet with redcurrant, blackberry and cedar aromas, with a hint of violet as it opens in the glass. This is lovely. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit on the entry. It comes across as a playful, joyous, exuberant Langoa Barton that is almost sensual on the long finish. What a great 2014 Saint Julien from team Barton! Form an orderly queue and load up on this gem. - Neal Martin

Firmly tannic and concentrated, this wine demonstrates how this property has developed impressively in recent years. It is certainly powerful, although managing to retain the Saint-Julien elegance. The blackberry fruits will develop well as it matures. Drink from 2024. ROGER VOSS

This has a well-built core of cassis, blueberry and plum sauce flavors, coated with a ganache edge and kept honest by a graphite accent through the finish. Dense but plush, showing admirable ripeness for the vintage. Best from 2020 through 2035. — J.M.

A supple style of Langoa, with polished tannins, round textures and ripe, dark, blackberries that stick with you from start to finish. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2014&wine=Chateau%20Langoa%20Barton

Finely concentrated flavours after a floral, black fruits nose – cassis-driven Cabernet with lots of middle fruit and elegant structure. Very good future as always for Langoa. Read more at http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/bordeaux/chateau-langoa-barton-st-julien-3eme-cru-classe-2014-19000#yfkgROkQ6bJyMjpU.99

The 2014 Langoa Barton has a potent menthol-tinged bouquet that occludes the terroir expression and renders this a bit generic. The palate is powerful and lush, with candied red fruit, blood orange and allspice. The 2014 is a more modern-styled Saint-Julien, though it just about pulls it off. There's just a bit of alcohol lingering on the aftertaste, but I can abide that. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin