Description

Château Langoa Barton 1988 – Saint-Julien, 3rd Grand Cru Classé

The 1988 Château Langoa Barton embodies the classic nobility of Saint-Julien, an appellation celebrated for its consistency, structure, and elegance. Classified as a Third Growth in 1855, this historic estate has been owned by the Barton family since the 19th century, who continue to uphold the Médoc’s time-honored winemaking traditions.

The 1988 vintage was a strong year in Bordeaux, characterized by slow, even ripening, which resulted in wines with good acidity, solid structure, and impressive aging potential.

With decades of bottle age, this wine has evolved beautifully. It displays a brick-tinged garnet robe and a bouquet that reveals layers of ripe black fruits, forest floor, cedar, leather, and sweet spice. On the palate, it shows a classic Médoc structure with silky tannins and an elegant, persistent finish, reflecting the harmony and finesse for which Saint-Julien is known.

The 1988 Château Langoa Barton is now fully mature, offering wine lovers a refined and nuanced experience steeped in Bordeaux tradition.

Caractéristiques

Castle / Estate / House	Château Langoa Barton
Designation	Saint-Julien
Note (/100)	ct 91/100
Degree of alcohol (% vol)	12,5
Capacity (cl)	75
Color	Red
Vintage (year)	1988
Référence	CD3