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Château Langoa-Barton

April 12, 2024

45°09′28″N 0°44′24″W / 45.15782°N 0.74008°W / 45.15782; -0.74008

Grand Vin 2006
Detail of a label of Château Langoa Barton

Château Langoa-Barton (archaically named Pontet Langlois[1]) is a winery in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. Château Langoa-Barton is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of fourteen Troisièmes Crus (Third Growths) in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

History of Château edit

Château Langoa-Barton (where the main building dates from 1755[2]) was purchased in 1821 by the Anglo-Irishman Hugh Barton,[3] a brother of General Charles Barton,[4] and has remained in the Barton family since.[1] Hugh Barton was the grandson of an Irish wine merchant, Thomas Barton. He fled to Dublin during the French Revolution, having left the business of his French partner. On his return, he invested in two Bordeaux vineyards.[5] At the time of its purchase, the estate was known as Pontet-Langlois, and was renamed to its current designation. Five years later, the second purchase was made of land without buildings that had been part of Château Leoville Las Cases, and the purchased estate became renamed as Château Léoville Barton[6]

The cellars of the estate are some of the largest in the region. They generally contain 8-10,000 hogsheads of wine and approximately 500,000 bottles of wine.[7] In 1940 the German authorities were in course of confiscating bottles as enemy property, but the process was halted by proof of the Irish nationality of the owner. The Republic of Ireland was a non-combatant in the Second World War. Consequently older vintages survived the Second World War in the hands of the Barton family.[8]

In 1983, Anthony Barton took over the ownership and administration of the estate. In 1968 he had created his own wine agency, Les Vins fins Anthony Barton.[9]

Upon his death on 19 January 2022, the practical management continued in the hands of Liliam Barton Sartorius.[6] Anthony Barton was a much liked and respected figure in the wine world.[5] His biography appears in The Times for 16 February 2022.[10] Liliam Barton Sartorius is the only woman in seven generations to have been in charge of running the family estates. She is one of several women increasingly undertaking this profession at the top level. In 2011 the family bought a further vineyard at Château Mauvesin.[11] This is designated AOC Moulis-Médoc and the 60 hectare property (55 under vine cultivation) was renamed Mauvesin Barton.[9]

Damien Barton, one of Liliam Barton Sartorius' two sons, has engaged in efforts to establish sustainability including a returnable glass bottles scheme in London so as to promote climate-friendly practice.[12] He also manages "225", a line of climate-friendly Bordeaux wines transported in bulk for bottling in the UK.[13] The Barton family worked in partnership with Borough Wines in accessing the UK market.[14]

Production edit

Located in the center of the appellation along the banks of the Gironde river, Langoa-Barton has roughly 37 acres (15 ha) under vine. The plantings are divided as follows: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Typical of the area, the soil composition of the vineyard is composed of a gravel topsoil over a clay sub-stratum. Some of the vines were planted in 1953 but the policy is to maintain an average age of 35 years. There are c 9,100 plantings per hectare.[6]

Château Langoa-Barton shares its cellar with its sibling Château Léoville-Barton, and though the red wines share similar upbringing in the cellar, Langoa-Barton generally ends up as the lighter style of the two. About 7,000 cases of Château Langoa-Barton are produced in an average vintage. This Langoa-Barton has a less warm terroir than its sibling and is directly south of it. Wines are traditionally produced using 200 hectolitre oak vats for fermentation. A percentage of the vines (approximately 10%) are organically managed.[6] The direct connection between wine quality and investment in new oak casks periodically was much commented on by Anthony Barton in 1988 at a point when a decade of generally excellent vintages had allowed that to happen.[15]

Château Langoa-Barton is a third growth in the famous classification of 1855, whereas Château Léoville-Barton is a second growth and therefore generally sold for considerably more. However, the recognised quality of the Château Langoa-Barton is much higher than the difference in their prices might suggest.[16] In 2022, Château Langoa-Barton won its place in the top five wines listing for St Julien, and its 2022 vintage was described as "a monumental example of Langoa-Barton with wonderful depth and richness."[17] The efforts to improve the climate sustainability despite the recent hot summers in France have been successful. In 2022 the Château Langoa-Barton vintage was described as "charming" and "balanced."[18]

People and Events edit

On 15 January 1885, parcels of Château Langoa-Barton were sold (alongside others in the cellar) at the London auction house, having been part of the estate of James Cathcart, deceased. The wines to be sold were described as all "of the highest character."[19]

A consignment of Château Langoa-Barton 1874 was shipped and delivered to Montreal in May 1888, having arrived ex Thomson Line SS Avlona, thus reflecting its North American connection.[20] Château Langoa-Barton had been shipped to Montreal since at least 1843.[21] The import process was undisturbed by the American Civil War (deliveries landing before and after it in 1863[22] and 1865).[22]

In 1972 H. Ronald Barton CBE went to the United States in order to open two of the three then still remaining bottles of Château Langoa-Barton 1887 vintage. The first bottle was opened in New York at Le Chambertin, a renowned French restaurant situated on W 46th St in New York City. Though the cork crumbled, the tasting panel pronounced the colour pleasingly deep and the wine drinkable. The occasion was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the purchase of the vineyard by the Barton family.[8]

Serge Hochar[23][24] trained with Ronald Barton at Château Langoa-Barton and Château Léoville-Barton. Hochar was the son of Gaston Hochar who in 1930 had purchased the vineyard Chateau Musar[25] in the Lebanon. Under Serge Hochar, the Lebanese product became well-recommended by the 1980s in the United States.[26]

On Tuesday 8 June 1982 Queen Elizabeth II staged a white-tie banquet (158 guests) at Windsor Castle for United States President Ronald Reagan and Mrs Nancy Reagan. Amongst the five wines served that evening was a 1971 Château Langoa-Barton.[27]

In 1983, the 1929 Langoa was professionally hailed in New York as being as strong and as appealing as a wine 50 years younger.[28]

Gallery edit

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    Château Langoa Barton in 1838
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    Château Langoa Barton in 1898
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    Château Langoa Barton c 1900-1905

References edit

  1. ^ a b Peppercorn, David (2003). Bordeaux. London: Mitchell Beazley. pp. 128–129. ISBN 1-84000-927-6.
  2. ^ Brook, Stephen (2022-09-29). Complete Bordeaux. Octopus. ISBN 978-1-78472-857-1.
  3. ^ "Chateau Langoa Barton Wine - Learn About & Buy Online | Wine.com".
  4. ^ Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records (London: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), pp. 79–80
  5. ^ a b Mason, Jessica (2022-01-20). "Legendary Bordeaux owner Anthony Barton dies". The Drinks Business. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  6. ^ a b c d "Chateau Langoa Barton St. Julien Bordeaux, Complete Guide". The Wine Cellar Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  7. ^ Fetridge, W. (2023-03-14). Harper's Hand-Book for Travellers in Europe: Vol. I. BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 978-3-368-80864-8.
  8. ^ a b St. Petersburg Times. St. Petersburg Times.
  9. ^ a b c.compadre@sudouest.fr, César Compadre- (2022-01-19). "Gironde : Anthony Barton, figure de la viticulture médocaine, est décédé" (in French). ISSN 1760-6454. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  10. ^ "Anthony Barton obituary". The Times. 2023-08-22. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  11. ^ "In Bordeaux, tasting with 3 top women winemakers". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  12. ^ Release, Press (2022-05-10). "The Challenges Facing the Wine and Spirits Industry for 2030". Wine Industry Advisor. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  13. ^ Joy, Rupert (2021-11-01). "Climate change: rethinking your drinking". Decanter. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  14. ^ Moore, Victoria (2022-04-04). "Why one of Bordeaux's most illustrious wine families is working with Borough Wines". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  15. ^ Schenectady Gazette. Schenectady Gazette.
  16. ^ Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  17. ^ "The Bordeaux 2022 Report: Left Bank | Wine-Searcher News & Features". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  18. ^ Fournier, Nadia (2023-07-02). "Bordeaux 2022 – Troisième et dernière partie: Saint-Julien et Pauillac". Le Journal de Québec. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  19. ^ The Glasgow Herald. The Glasgow Herald.
  20. ^ The Montreal Daily Herald. The Montreal Daily Herald.
  21. ^ Le Journal de Qu bec. Le Journal de Qu bec.
  22. ^ a b The Montreal Herald. The Montreal Herald.
  23. ^ Asimov, Eric (2015-01-03). "Serge Hochar, Producer of Lebanese Wines, Dies at 75". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  24. ^ "Serge Hochar of Château Musar Dies in Accident | Wine-Searcher News & Features". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  25. ^ Gargett, Ken (2022-10-28). "Chateau Musar: Sensational Iconic Wines From Lebanon". Quill & Pad. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  26. ^ Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Daytona Beach Morning Journal.
  27. ^ Queen Elizabeth II stages a festive banquet for the Reagans by Hugh A Mulligan, The Telegraph 9 Jun 1982 https://books.google.com/books?id=GaUrAAAAIBAJ&dq=Ch%C3%A2teau+Langoa-Barton&pg=PA4&article_id=6996,1777497 Retrieved 22 August 2023
  28. ^ WINE COUNTRY: Serendipity seems best policy by Frank J Prial (New York Times News Service) Lawrence Journal-World 16 Apr 1983 https://books.google.com/books?id=ZJoyAAAAIBAJ&dq=Ch%C3%A2teau+Langoa-Barton&pg=PA4&article_id=5202,3180061 Retrieved 22 August 2023

External links edit

  • Château Langoa-Barton official site
  • Château Léoville-Barton official site
  • Château Mauvesin Barton official site

April 12, 2024
château, langoa, barton, 15782, 74008, 15782, 74008grand, 2006detail, label, château, langoa, barton, archaically, named, pontet, langlois, winery, saint, julien, appellation, bordeaux, region, france, also, name, wine, produced, this, property, wine, produced. 45 09 28 N 0 44 24 W 45 15782 N 0 74008 W 45 15782 0 74008Grand Vin 2006Detail of a label of Chateau Langoa BartonChateau Langoa Barton archaically named Pontet Langlois 1 is a winery in the Saint Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region of France Chateau Langoa Barton is also the name of the red wine produced by this property The wine produced here was classified as one of fourteen Troisiemes Crus Third Growths in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 Contents 1 History of Chateau 2 Production 3 People and Events 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External linksHistory of Chateau editChateau Langoa Barton where the main building dates from 1755 2 was purchased in 1821 by the Anglo Irishman Hugh Barton 3 a brother of General Charles Barton 4 and has remained in the Barton family since 1 Hugh Barton was the grandson of an Irish wine merchant Thomas Barton He fled to Dublin during the French Revolution having left the business of his French partner On his return he invested in two Bordeaux vineyards 5 At the time of its purchase the estate was known as Pontet Langlois and was renamed to its current designation Five years later the second purchase was made of land without buildings that had been part of Chateau Leoville Las Cases and the purchased estate became renamed as Chateau Leoville Barton 6 The cellars of the estate are some of the largest in the region They generally contain 8 10 000 hogsheads of wine and approximately 500 000 bottles of wine 7 In 1940 the German authorities were in course of confiscating bottles as enemy property but the process was halted by proof of the Irish nationality of the owner The Republic of Ireland was a non combatant in the Second World War Consequently older vintages survived the Second World War in the hands of the Barton family 8 In 1983 Anthony Barton took over the ownership and administration of the estate In 1968 he had created his own wine agency Les Vins fins Anthony Barton 9 Upon his death on 19 January 2022 the practical management continued in the hands of Liliam Barton Sartorius 6 Anthony Barton was a much liked and respected figure in the wine world 5 His biography appears in The Times for 16 February 2022 10 Liliam Barton Sartorius is the only woman in seven generations to have been in charge of running the family estates She is one of several women increasingly undertaking this profession at the top level In 2011 the family bought a further vineyard at Chateau Mauvesin 11 This is designated AOC Moulis Medoc and the 60 hectare property 55 under vine cultivation was renamed Mauvesin Barton 9 Damien Barton one of Liliam Barton Sartorius two sons has engaged in efforts to establish sustainability including a returnable glass bottles scheme in London so as to promote climate friendly practice 12 He also manages 225 a line of climate friendly Bordeaux wines transported in bulk for bottling in the UK 13 The Barton family worked in partnership with Borough Wines in accessing the UK market 14 Production editLocated in the center of the appellation along the banks of the Gironde river Langoa Barton has roughly 37 acres 15 ha under vine The plantings are divided as follows 70 Cabernet Sauvignon 20 Merlot 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot Typical of the area the soil composition of the vineyard is composed of a gravel topsoil over a clay sub stratum Some of the vines were planted in 1953 but the policy is to maintain an average age of 35 years There are c 9 100 plantings per hectare 6 Chateau Langoa Barton shares its cellar with its sibling Chateau Leoville Barton and though the red wines share similar upbringing in the cellar Langoa Barton generally ends up as the lighter style of the two About 7 000 cases of Chateau Langoa Barton are produced in an average vintage This Langoa Barton has a less warm terroir than its sibling and is directly south of it Wines are traditionally produced using 200 hectolitre oak vats for fermentation A percentage of the vines approximately 10 are organically managed 6 The direct connection between wine quality and investment in new oak casks periodically was much commented on by Anthony Barton in 1988 at a point when a decade of generally excellent vintages had allowed that to happen 15 Chateau Langoa Barton is a third growth in the famous classification of 1855 whereas Chateau Leoville Barton is a second growth and therefore generally sold for considerably more However the recognised quality of the Chateau Langoa Barton is much higher than the difference in their prices might suggest 16 In 2022 Chateau Langoa Barton won its place in the top five wines listing for St Julien and its 2022 vintage was described as a monumental example of Langoa Barton with wonderful depth and richness 17 The efforts to improve the climate sustainability despite the recent hot summers in France have been successful In 2022 the Chateau Langoa Barton vintage was described as charming and balanced 18 People and Events editOn 15 January 1885 parcels of Chateau Langoa Barton were sold alongside others in the cellar at the London auction house having been part of the estate of James Cathcart deceased The wines to be sold were described as all of the highest character 19 A consignment of Chateau Langoa Barton 1874 was shipped and delivered to Montreal in May 1888 having arrived ex Thomson Line SS Avlona thus reflecting its North American connection 20 Chateau Langoa Barton had been shipped to Montreal since at least 1843 21 The import process was undisturbed by the American Civil War deliveries landing before and after it in 1863 22 and 1865 22 In 1972 H Ronald Barton CBE went to the United States in order to open two of the three then still remaining bottles of Chateau Langoa Barton 1887 vintage The first bottle was opened in New York at Le Chambertin a renowned French restaurant situated on W 46th St in New York City Though the cork crumbled the tasting panel pronounced the colour pleasingly deep and the wine drinkable The occasion was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the purchase of the vineyard by the Barton family 8 Serge Hochar 23 24 trained with Ronald Barton at Chateau Langoa Barton and Chateau Leoville Barton Hochar was the son of Gaston Hochar who in 1930 had purchased the vineyard Chateau Musar 25 in the Lebanon Under Serge Hochar the Lebanese product became well recommended by the 1980s in the United States 26 On Tuesday 8 June 1982 Queen Elizabeth II staged a white tie banquet 158 guests at Windsor Castle for United States President Ronald Reagan and Mrs Nancy Reagan Amongst the five wines served that evening was a 1971 Chateau Langoa Barton 27 In 1983 the 1929 Langoa was professionally hailed in New York as being as strong and as appealing as a wine 50 years younger 28 Gallery edit nbsp Chateau Langoa Barton in 1838 nbsp Chateau Langoa Barton in 1898 nbsp Chateau Langoa Barton c 1900 1905References edit a b Peppercorn David 2003 Bordeaux London Mitchell Beazley pp 128 129 ISBN 1 84000 927 6 Brook Stephen 2022 09 29 Complete Bordeaux Octopus ISBN 978 1 78472 857 1 Chateau Langoa Barton Wine Learn About amp Buy Online Wine com Hugh Montgomery Massingberd Burke s Irish Family Records London Burkes Peerage Ltd 1976 pp 79 80 a b Mason Jessica 2022 01 20 Legendary Bordeaux owner Anthony Barton dies The Drinks Business Retrieved 2023 08 22 a b c d Chateau Langoa Barton St Julien Bordeaux Complete Guide The Wine Cellar Insider Retrieved 2023 08 22 Fetridge W 2023 03 14 Harper s Hand Book for Travellers in Europe Vol I BoD Books on Demand ISBN 978 3 368 80864 8 a b St Petersburg Times St Petersburg Times a b c compadre sudouest fr Cesar Compadre 2022 01 19 Gironde Anthony Barton figure de la viticulture medocaine est decede in French ISSN 1760 6454 Retrieved 2023 08 22 Anthony Barton obituary The Times 2023 08 22 ISSN 0140 0460 Retrieved 2023 08 22 In Bordeaux tasting with 3 top women winemakers Reno Gazette Journal Retrieved 2023 08 22 Release Press 2022 05 10 The Challenges Facing the Wine and Spirits Industry for 2030 Wine Industry Advisor Retrieved 2023 08 22 Joy Rupert 2021 11 01 Climate change rethinking your drinking Decanter Retrieved 2023 08 22 Moore Victoria 2022 04 04 Why one of Bordeaux s most illustrious wine families is working with Borough Wines The Telegraph ISSN 0307 1235 Retrieved 2023 08 22 Schenectady Gazette Schenectady Gazette Sarasota Herald Tribune Sarasota Herald Tribune The Bordeaux 2022 Report Left Bank Wine Searcher News amp Features Wine Searcher Retrieved 2023 08 22 Fournier Nadia 2023 07 02 Bordeaux 2022 Troisieme et derniere partie Saint Julien et Pauillac Le Journal de Quebec Retrieved 2023 08 22 The Glasgow Herald The Glasgow Herald The Montreal Daily Herald The Montreal Daily Herald Le Journal de Qu bec Le Journal de Qu bec a b The Montreal Herald The Montreal Herald Asimov Eric 2015 01 03 Serge Hochar Producer of Lebanese Wines Dies at 75 The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2023 08 22 Serge Hochar of Chateau Musar Dies in Accident Wine Searcher News amp Features Wine Searcher Retrieved 2023 08 22 Gargett Ken 2022 10 28 Chateau Musar Sensational Iconic Wines From Lebanon Quill amp Pad Retrieved 2023 08 22 Daytona Beach Morning Journal Daytona Beach Morning Journal Queen Elizabeth II stages a festive banquet for the Reagans by Hugh A Mulligan The Telegraph 9 Jun 1982 https books google com books id GaUrAAAAIBAJ amp dq Ch C3 A2teau Langoa Barton amp pg PA4 amp article id 6996 1777497 Retrieved 22 August 2023 WINE COUNTRY Serendipity seems best policy by Frank J Prial New York Times News Service Lawrence Journal World 16 Apr 1983 https books google com books id ZJoyAAAAIBAJ amp dq Ch C3 A2teau Langoa Barton amp pg PA4 amp article id 5202 3180061 Retrieved 22 August 2023External links editChateau Langoa Barton official site Chateau Leoville Barton official site Chateau Mauvesin Barton official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chateau Langoa Barton amp oldid 1187451006, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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