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Front view of Château Langoa-Barton, a historic Bordeaux estate with symmetrical architecture, tall white-shuttered windows, ivy-covered walls, and a manicured circular lawn in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Château Langoa-Barton

Château Langoa-Barton is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and consistently admired estates. A 3rd Classified Growth in St Julien, it has been owned by the Barton family since 1821, making it part of the longest period of unchanged ownership in the Médoc. Today, the estate is in the capable hands of Lilian and Damien Barton, continuing a legacy of elegance, precision and fair pricing that has made Langoa-Barton a favourite among Claret lovers.

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2016 Château Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
Ready - youthful
£69.00
- bottle (75 cl)
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2012 Château Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
Ready - at best
£52.00
- bottle (75 cl)
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Château Langoa Barton, 200th Anniversary Celebration, Horizontal Multiformat Case (1 X 75cl of 1994, 2000, 2009, 2016 and 1 x 150cl of 2021)
£668.00
- special (450 cl)
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2023 Château Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
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A legacy of Irish roots and Médoc tradition

The Barton family’s Bordeaux story began in the 18th century, when their Irish ancestors settled in the region and entered the wine trade. Hugh Barton acquired Château-Langoa in the 1820s, followed shortly by neighbouring Château Léoville-Barton. Remarkably, both estates remain in the family today — a rarity that underscores the Bartons’ enduring commitment to St Julien.

The vineyards and winemaking

Langoa-Barton’s 20 hectares of vines lie on classic gravel-clay soils, planted to 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. The grapes are vinified and matured exactly like those at Léoville-Barton, including 18 months in French oak (50% new). The key difference between the two wines lies in the distinct terroir of each vineyard block.

Style and evolution

Traditionally seen as the more approachable sibling to Léoville-Barton, Langoa has evolved significantly in recent years. It now offers greater concentration, deeper colour and more structural depth — without sacrificing its hallmark St Julien elegance. Many tasters today consider it the equal of its more senior stablemate, especially when price and value are considered.