The 2016 Langoa Barton is a Bordeaux blend from the renowned St Julien sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Langoa Barton, this wine is characterized by its deep garnet-purple color and an alcohol content of 13.5%. It comes sealed with a traditional cork closure.
This wine has garnered high praise from multiple respected reviewers, showcasing its quality and appeal. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 96 points, noting its "beautiful aromas of flowers and berries" and describing it as "very powerful and focused." He suggests trying it from 2024.
Wine Spectator gave it a 95-point score, highlighting its "sappy and dense" nature with "kirsch, plum reduction, mulled açai berry and warmed fig fruit." The publication also mentions the wine's "mouthwatering acidity" that should allow it to evolve well over time, recommending it for consumption from 2025 through 2040.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through Lisa Perrotti-Brown, rated it at 93 points, praising its complex nose of "cedar, red and black currants, kirsch, and menthol with smoked meats." The palate is described as "medium to full-bodied, firm, grainy and packed with youthful, energetic fruit."
Wine Enthusiast also awarded it 93 points, describing the wine as "big and packed with spice and smokiness," with "rich black fruits and juicy acidity." The review mentions that the wood aging adds a "light touch of toastiness" which will integrate over time, making it ready to drink from 2024.
Additional reviews include Jancis Robinson, who gave it a 91-point score and noted its "exceptionally dark purple" color and "very meaty, concentrated nose with real lift." Vinous and Jeb Dunnuck both rated it at 92 points, with Vinous highlighting its "pure bouquet of black cherry and blackberry fruit," and Jeb Dunnuck noting its "ample black, plummy, cherry fruits" and "sexy, plump, chewy" character.
Decanter and Jeff Leve also gave it 93 points, with Decanter describing it as "vibrant and stylish" with "robust tannins and concentration," and Jeff Leve emphasizing its "classic, crisp, tannic and concentrated" profile.
Overall, the 2016 Langoa Barton is a highly-regarded, well-structured Bordeaux blend with a promising aging potential and a depth of flavors that range from floral and fruity to smoky and spicy.