Neal Martin 91

The 2004 Langoa Barton has a clean, pure and lifted bouquet with black plum, violet petals and iris flowers, oddly reminiscent of a New World Cabernet. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe black plum and hoisin, a hint of licorice. It’s quite generous towards the velvety finish. The 2004 is drinking beautifully now. [Neal Martin, 06/06/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2044

Vinous 88

Aromas of redcurrant, mocha, leather and game. A juicy, nicely balanced midweight, with complex flavors of red cherry, currant, minerals, leather and flowers. Finishes with firm but fairly light tannins and good length. This will offer early appeal. [Stephen Tanzer, 05/01/2007]

Wine Advocate 93

You know, the common consensus is that Leoville Barton is by rote, superior to Langoa, but the more my experience grows the less I think that is valid. This Langoa Barton 2004 is just divine with a lifted blackberry, tobacco and menthol-tinged nose with cedar becoming more pronounced with aeration. Wonderful definition. The palate is full-bodied with surprisingly grippy tannins, certainly retaining its masculinity that it showed at primeur, but as I intimated back then, the elevage added some flesh and weight to this wine to leave it with a dense, supple, slightly meaty finish. Lovely! Drink 2012-2020. Tasted November 2008. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2008]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020

JancisRobinson.com 16.5

Same meaty note as Leoville-Barton but more spice, then drier on the palate. Less fruit depth than the Leoville but quite persistent. (JH) [17/02/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017