Langoa Barton 2014 1800cl

54 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 34 % Merlot, 12 % Cabernet Franc. 60 % neues Holz. Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Florales, würziges Bouquet, dunkle Pflaumen, zeigt eine schöne Dichte und Tiefe. Im Gaumen samtig, fleischig mit sehr guter Substanz. Die Anlagen sind sehr, sehr gut. Das wird (wieder einmal mehr…) ein grossartiger Wert. Ich setze ihn zu seinen besten Jahrgängen. Wobei der 2005er für mich dann doch bisher unerreicht blieb.

The 2014 Langoa Barton was impressive in barrel and this bottle-showing completely vindicated that initial enthusiasm. It has an impressive bouquet with redcurrant, blackberry and cedar aromas, with a hint of violet as it opens in the glass. This is lovely. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit on the entry. It comes across as a playful, joyous, exuberant Langoa Barton that is almost sensual on the long finish. What a great 2014 Saint Julien from team Barton! Form an orderly queue and load up on this gem

This has a well-built core of cassis, blueberry and plum sauce flavors, coated with a ganache edge and kept honest by a graphite accent through the finish. Dense but plush, showing admirable ripeness for the vintage. Best from 2020 through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,000 cases made.