2021 Langoa Barton

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the history between the family and Château Langoa Barton, this 2021 bottle will have a unique label which is an artistic composition of elements and symbols evocative of the family and the Château. The vine, symbol of the Circle of Life, mother of wine, and the ironwork, a strong architectural component at the Château, join the images together. They symbolise passing time, the present story unfolds without ever losing sight of the past. The Barton Dynasty What makes the history of the Barton family so fascinating is how each generation has left its mark and added its stone to this exceptional heritage. In 1722, Thomas Barton left his native Ireland to settle in Bordeaux. He founded a wine trading company and, above all, a family, or rather a dynasty, which to this day remains the longest family continuity among the classified growths. In 1821, Hugh Barton, Thomas's grandson, bought Château Langoa, then in 1826, Château Léoville. Thanks to his talent and efficiency, the two Saint-Julien estates, renamed Léoville Barton and Langoa Barton, were respectively classified 2nd and 3rd Grand Cru Classé in 1855. The Barton family is today one of the only families in Bordeaux that still owns its properties since the 1855 classification. Many generations have succeeded one another, like guardians of the vineyards, but it is Anthony Barton, the gentleman of the Médoc, who has raised the reputation of Château Léoville-Barton to its current international level. Lilian Barton-Sartorius, the 9th generation, now manages the different properties. In 2011, she brought Château Mauvesin into the family fold, which was later renamed Château Mauvesin Barton. Today, Mélanie and Damien, 10th generation, are involved in the development of the different family wineries, thus perpetuating the legacy of Thomas Barton. Château Langoa Barton, the first wine estate of the family Since 1821, generation upon generation of the Barton family have written the chapters of Château Langoa Barton. Owners to this day of the renowned Bordeaux property, awarded Grand Cru Classé status in 1855, Saint Julien is where the roots and the heart of the Barton spirit can be felt. The vine plots that make up the Château Langoa Barton terroir overlook the river. The mild temperatures incurring from this proximity imply early ripening, often a sign of good quality. This magnificent outcrop of quaternary gravel brings each vintage to perfect maturity, and the grapes are then rigorously selected before the vinification of Langoa Barton begins. The 20 hectares (49 acres) of Château Langoa Barton are planted in gravelly soils with a clay subsoil give pride of place to Cabernet-Sauvignon but include Merlot and Cabernet franc. 2021 vintage Damien Barton Sartorius tells you about this vintage https://bit.ly/LangoaBarton2021