Chateau Langoa Barton 2016

The Barton name has been known in Bordeaux since 1722 when Thomas Barton left Ireland to become a wine Merchant in the City. In 1841, he purchased Pontet-Langlois and promptly renamed it Langoa Barton. Today the 9th generation is currently in charge of the estate; Lillian Barton and it is the only estate from the 1855 classification which is still in the hands of the same family.The estate is planted 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. The family also owns Chateau Leoville Barton.   Interestingly enough, the chateau on the label of Leoville Barton is actually the building at Langoa Barton.