Château Langoa Barton

Identity

Château Langoa Barton is a winegrowing estate whose origins date back to 1821, when it was acquired by Hugh Barton. Owned by the Barton family, it is now managed by the tenth generation. Lilian Barton-Sartorius has served as president since 2006, with Damien Barton Sartorius as managing director. Château Langoa Barton is a Troisième Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 classification and is located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, in the Gironde department. Éric Boissenot serves as consulting oenologist, alongside François Bréhant as cellar master.

History and Philosophy

The history of Château Langoa Barton is closely intertwined with that of the Barton family, who are of Irish descent. The estate was purchased by Hugh Barton in 1821. Since then, the property has remained within the same family line, perpetuating know-how passed down from generation to generation. In 1983, Anthony Barton took the helm of the estate before handing over to the family's tenth generation. The château itself was built in 1758. The estate is committed to sustainable viticultural practices, evidenced by traditional ploughing, a complete absence of chemical weeding or herbicides, and HVE certification.

The Appellations

The plots of Château Langoa Barton are situated within the Saint-Julien appellation, in the Médoc wine region of Bordeaux. The estate is a Troisième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification.

Practical Information

Château Langoa Barton is located on the Route des Châteaux, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. Estate tours and tastings are available. Direct sales at the property are offered. The tasting room and cellar are open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. For enquiries, call +33 5 56 59 06 05 or email chateau@barton-family-wines.com.

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Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The vineyard of Château Langoa Barton extends across 20 hectares. The soils are predominantly clay-gravel, with gravel knolls planted to Cabernets and lower-lying plateaus devoted to Merlot. The average vine age is 37 years. The grape varieties planted consist of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand, and the estate never purchases grapes from outside sources.

Flagship Cuvées

The estate's signature wine is Château Langoa Barton, a still red wine. It is distinguished by its Cabernets, which impart tension, precision, and delicate tannins, while the Merlot brings a fleshier texture. The estate produces approximately 80,000 to 90,000 bottles per year. Another bottling from the property is La Réserve de Léoville Barton.

Vinification and Ageing

Vinification at Château Langoa Barton takes place in 44 vats ranging in size from 120 hl to 200 hl, facilitating plot-by-plot selection. The harvested grapes are transferred using gravity flow. Vertical presses are used. Ageing lasts approximately 18 months in a combination of vats and oak barrels, with up to 60% new oak.