Château Langoa Barton

Cabernet Blend 2009

Langoa Barton is one of Saint-Julien’s classed-growth estates. Its 2009 combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with 60% of the wine matured in new barrels.

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Bottle

£22.50

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Cabernet Blend 2009

From £22.50

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Tasting Notes

Wild flowers, blackberry and bilberry are joined by cedar and light tobacco as the wine opens. The palate remains dense and structured, but its tannins have softened into a composed, almost mellow texture, supported by finely judged acidity and a long finish.

About Château Langoa Barton

Acquired by the Barton family in 1821, this legendary Saint-Julien Third Growth boasts the longest unbroken chapter of family ownership in the entire Médoc. Under the stewardship of Lilian and Damien Barton, Château Langoa-Barton remains a bastion of historic Bordeaux virtue, resolutely defying modern market inflation with its famously fair, collector-friendly pricing strategy. Tended with absolute viticultural precision, their classic Cabernet-dominant blends mature into aristocratic, finely chiseled masterpieces that exude timeless cedar elegance, intense blackcurrant purity, and a majestic, structurally seamless harmony.

About Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most established and influential wine regions, built around a clear structure of appellations, blending traditions, and age-worthy styles. The region is divided by the Gironde estuary into the Left Bank and Right Bank, each with its own focus. The Left Bank (including the Médoc and Graves) is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, producing structured, tannic reds suited to ageing. The Right Bank (notably Saint-Émilion and Pomerol) favours Merlot, resulting in softer, rounder styles. White wines are also important here. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon form both dry, citrus-led whites and the famous sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac. Bordeaux’s classification systems, such as the 1855 Médoc Classification, still influence the market today, helping shape global perceptions of quality. Overall, Bordeaux remains a benchmark for blended wines, from everyday bottles to some of the most collectible and investment-led wines in the world.