The 2006 Château Langoa Barton presents a deep, blood-red color and an expressive nose with notes of dark cherries, blackberry, incense, and marmalade. The palate is medium-bodied, showcasing supple tannins and impressive density, with a firm grip that coats the mouth. Although still a bit strict and youthful, it is balanced and will benefit from aging for another 4-5 years. The wine’s character is marked by its solid structure and savory notes, offering a typical yet complex expression of the vintage. This wine, while somewhat reserved, holds potential for further development.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: May 30, 2016
Drink: 2019-2035

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.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16.5
Published: May 5, 2016
Drink: 2017-2029

Tasted blind. Very savoury on the nose. Solid but no charm. But it certainly ticks the boxes and has a certain solid typicality.

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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.