1983 Langoa Barton
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From the cask, the 1983 Langoa-Barton was impressively deep in color, full bodied, admirably concentrated, but extremely tannic. However, although it appears to have the fruit to outlast the aggressive tannins, I feel this is a rustic, somewhat old-style, attenuated wine that comes across a bit clumsily. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 3/89.
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From the cask, the 1983 Langoa-Barton was impressively deep in color, full bodied, admirably concentrated, but extremely tannic. However, although it appears to have the fruit to outlast the aggressive tannins, I feel this is a rustic, somewhat old-style, attenuated wine that comes across a bit clumsily. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 3/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Hugh Barton purchased this estate, alongside Second Growth Ch. Léoville Barton, in the 1820s. Classified as a Third Growth and run by Lilian Barton with her children Damien and Mélanie today, the 20 hectares of vines produce some of the appellation’s most elegant wines – and at reasonable prices.