Château Langoa Barton 1983 (75cl) Saint Julien, 3ème Cru Classé (Third Growth) Condition: Superb levels (into neck/base of neck) with reasonable labels. Tasting Note: Last tasted November 2007 - beautiful, clean still with light raspberry fruit and very soft tannin. An archetypal vintage claret. History Château Langoa-Barton was purchased by Irishman Thomas Barton in the early 1820s and has remained in the Barton family since. In 1983, Anthony Barton took over ownership and administration of the estate. The Vineyard Located in the centre of the appellation along the banks of the Gironde river, Langoa-Barton has roughly 37 acres (15 hectares) 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 comprised of a gravel topsoil over a clay sub-stratum. The Wine Château Langoa-Barton shares its cellar with its better-known 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. *** 25th Wedding Anniversary Gifts and 25th Birthday Presents from winestore.co.uk *** Price: £50.56 (Including VAT at 20%)