Langoa Barton St Julien 3eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Langoa Barton
Label Name:
 
St Julien 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 36%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (W. Kelley) 92–94; Neal Martin 93; James Suckling 93–94; Bettane & Desseauve 94–95; Anthocyanes/Y. Castaing 95–97

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry, cigar wrapper, cedar, graphite and black truffle; medium–full body, velvety texture, ripe tannins and bright acidity with a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef stew, aged cheddar; Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and sorted; alcoholic fermentation 7–10 days, ~3 week maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈60% new).

Vineyard Info
Third Growth (1855) Saint-Julien estate owned by the Barton family since 1821; ~20 hectares on gravelly soils with clay subsoil.