Château Langoa-Barton 2009, Grand Cru Classé (750 ml)

93 poena - James Suckling

Château Langoa-Barton 2009 je prelijepo izražajan i uravnotežen Saint-Julien sa magnetskim šarmom koji se graciozno otkriva. Sastavljen pretežno od Cabernet Sauvignona, uz Merlot i mali udio Cabernet Franca, u čaši pokazuje duboku granat boju. Na nosu nudi elegantan buket crne ribizle, crne trešnje, sušenog bilja i kedra, sa nijansama duvana, tartufa i suptilnim nagovještajem grafita. Na nepcu je srednjeg tijela, a ipak bogate teksture, sa zrelim, svilenkastim taninima koji obavijaju ukuse šljive, crne ribizle i redukovanog pirea od šljive. Živahna kisjelina daje svježinu, dok podtonovi minerala i šumskog tla doprinose složenosti. Završetak je profinjen i dugotrajan – savršen sklad i finoća iz toplije berbe, koja utjelovljuje i trenutnu gracioznost i potencijal da se prelijepo razvija još narednu deceniju.

93 points - James Suckling

Château Langoa-Barton 2009 is a beautifully expressive and poised Saint-Julien with a magnetic charm that unfolds gracefully. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a hint of Cabernet Franc, it reveals a deep garnet hue in the glass. The nose offers an elegant bouquet of cassis, black cherry, dried herbs, and cedar, with nuanced layers of tobacco, truffle, and a subtle wisp of graphite. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied yet richly textured, with ripe, silky tannins that envelop flavours of plum, blackcurrant, and plum reduction. The wine’s vibrant acidity adds lift, while underlying mineral and forest floor notes contribute complexity. It concludes in a refined, lingering finish—ultimate balance and finesse from a warmer vintage, embodying both immediate grace and the potential to evolve beautifully over another decade.