History
The history of Langoa and Leoville Barton is the history of a family who have managed to preserve their inheritance for more than 2 centuries. From one generation to another the wines produced by the two properties have maintained the quality of their classification, offering wines at the very top of their appellation.In 1722, at the age of 27, Thomas Barton left his native Ireland and settled in Bordeaux, which was at the time a major commercial port on the Atlantic seaboard. He founded a firm of wine merchants which still bears his name. Grandson of Thomas, Hugh Barton developed the family affair and consolidated his fortune. In 1821 he purchased Château Langoa and in 1826 a share of the Léoville estate. Elsewhere in his native Ireland he built Straffan House which became the family home. After Hugh, three further generations succeeded as owners of the two vineyards but it was Ronald, born in London in 1902, who once again took an active part in the family interest in France. It was also he who held the vineyards together during the difficult period between the two world wars. Born in Ireland in 1930 Anthony came to live in France in 1951. He was for many years export director in the family business in which the Seagram Group had a majority share. In 1967 he started his own firm " Les Vins Fins Anthony Barton" and in 1983 he inherited the vineyards.Today, proud of his family's long attachment to the wine of Bordeaux, he carries on the Barton tradition with the help of his daughter Lilian. Their mutual ambition is to improve wherever possible the wines of Langoa and Léoville Barton.
Nowadays’ owner: Anthony Barton
Technique Information
Location: Chateau Langoa Barton is located in the Saint-Julien commune of the Medoc district. South of the Barton and Poyferré sections of the Léoville estate, lying between the villages of Beychevelle and St Julien.
Appellation: Appellation Saint-Julien Controlee
Neighboring Chateau: Chateau Leoville Barton(2nd Growth 1855 Saint Julien)
Chateau Leoville Las Cases(2nd Growth 1855 Saint Julien)
Chateau Talbot(4th Growth 1855 Saint Julien)
Acreage: 25 hectares
Soil: predominately gravelly soils over deeper clay.
Grape Varieties: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, the remainder Merlot (20%) and a little Cabernet Franc (6%)
Average age of vines:
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Viticulture:
Winemaking: In the cellar the grape is mechanically destemmed and has a two week maceration before up to twenty months in oak, of which 50% is replaced each vintage. The wines are fined and filtered prior to bottling.
Yield:
Brand: Chateau Langoa-Barton(First Label)(A.O.C.Saint-Julien)
Lady Langoa(Second Label)(A.O.C.Saint-Julien)
Annually production: 8000 cases per annum.
Character:
Langoa often showing a more feminine and approachable face. Elegance and finesse are the hallmarks of Langoa's wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon is dominant but not overbearing or overpowering.
Best vintages: 1981、1989、1995、2000、2001、2003、2004、2005、2006
Awards: Chateau Langoa-Barton was classified as Third Growth in 1855.
Website: www.leoville-barton.com
Serving Suggestion
Cellar Humidity and Temperature: 75-85%, 15 ℃
Serving Temperature: 17-19 °C
Optimal Drinking and Aging Potential: 10-30 years
Food Match:
Red meat, game, poultry. Ideal with venison, duck and all red meats
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