The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: May 30, 2016

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Langoa Barton has a lifted nose of small dark cherries, blackberry, incense and marmalade - quite showy for Langoa Barton - but there is joie-de-vivre here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, ripe and demonstrating impressive density plus a firm grip. This really coats the mouth in tannin, although it is still balanced. It just needs another 4-5 years in bottle, the stubborn little lady. Tasted January 2016.
Drink Date: 2019 - 2035

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Blending
65% Cabernet Sauvignon
30% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol12.5°
Dates of manual harvest
From 21th September to 1st October
New barrels 60%

Tasting
The blood-red colour enrobes this apparently severe, almost strict wine that is typical of its vintage, a dark horse indeed, divulding a dovetailing of secret treasures within. The nose reveals lemony notes mingling with peach blossom and hawtorn. The palate is full and dense, finishing on characterful tannins.