Château Langoa Barton 2016 – Saint-Julien, 3ème Cru Classé

The nose is gourmand, elegant, precise, harmonious and net. It reveals slight notes of crushed blackberry, ripe/fresh strawberry and slight hints of crushed cassis associated with discreet hints of spices, a discreet hint of licorice, vanilla as well as a subtle hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, fluid, well-balanced and offers a good structure, tension, fat, harmony, a slight gourmandise as well as a beautiful freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses slight notes of ripe/fresh strawberry, fresh wild blackberry and fresh cassis associated with a hint of small fresh red fruits, a toasted hint as well as discreet hints of licorice stick, spices, a very discreet hint of cardamom and a subtle hint of Cuben pepper. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length. The persistence is gourmande and offers a discret hint of pralin/hazelnut. Beautiful length.