Bordeaux 2019 Langtons Arrival Tasting

My overriding impression was “excellent” but not “outstanding”.

Early days, but wines were very fruit driven (clearly the vintage) and consistently good without classic structured greatness. I found myself more impressed with the value for money wines rather than the classified growth distinguishing themselves.

For me it didn’t match the quality of the 2015 or 2018 tastings albeit these on average featured more esteemed wines.

The host (and I’ve seen others) use the word ‘bright’ to describe the vintage which I think rings true. Bright, lifted, fruity acidity as opposed to more deeper and textural complexity. A bit more red fruits for me

Note that Paulliac, unusually, did not feature at the tasting.

• 2019 Château Lilian Ladouys 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

  Lovely fruit but lacking a little in structure and complexity. Flavour didn’t quite persist through the taste.

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• 2019 Château Ormes de Pez 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

  Very complete. Dark fruited, firm tannins and lovely complexity. Very good through the palate drinking experience.

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• 2019 Château Phélan Ségur 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

  Very rounded taste and just a little hollow and simple. Almost a tad warm. Red and blue fruited and cinnamon.

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• 2019 Château Beychevelle 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  Stylish and balanced. Black and red fruits. Good depth and complexity

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• 2019 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  Well fruited but medium weight and elegant. Black and red fruits. Gently drying finish. Very nice

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• 2019 Château Branaire-Ducru 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  Balanced. Quite present fruit - red and black. A charming and pretty wine.

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• 2019 Château Giscours 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  On the more obvious disappointments. Round, fruited, simple and a bit hollow. Lacked structure.

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• 2019 Château Labégorce 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Matched it against most things I tasted. Good fruit, nice structure. Good depth and persistency.

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• 2019 Château Rauzan-Ségla 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Good effort but not in the league of great Rauzan Segla’s I’ve tried. Balanced between red and darker fruit. Earthy and spicy. Well made.

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• 2019 Château Laroque St. Émilion Grand Cru 89 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  Very dark fruited. Slight unbalanced tannins. For me a burnt flavour and slightly truncated tasting experience. Definitely one of the less appealing wines tasted.

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• 2019 Saintayme 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  Pretty and complete. Red/black fruits. Balanced and persistent through the palate. Good depth.

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• 2019 Château Figeac 94 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  Very distinct for its fullness of flavour. A big wine and slightly modern in style. Lots going on and perhaps needs time. I found it a little overbearing but still seductive. Needs significant time I would say to integrate. Red black fruit and sweet spices with a edge of drying herb to finish. (Like a red liquorice stick at present).

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• 2019 Château La Conseillante 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  While I’m talking somewhat prospectively this was WOTN for me. This showed the greatest classical structure. Had great depth of flavour and fruit with a beautiful firm young structure. It was piercing and complex. Dark fruited with licqorice, spices, violets and dark chocolate.

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• 2019 Château Latour à Pomerol 94 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  Very complete balanced and elegant. Well framed fruit - red/black. Nice savoury and drying complexity.

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• 2019 Clos Beauregard 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  I thought presents great value for money. Perhaps just a little simpler but still great fruit, depth and mouth feel. Dark fruits and meaty. Good length.

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If I was to make a recommendation it would the Les Ormes De Pez (St Estephe) and the Clos Beauregard (Pomerol) both on a value for quality basis.