Hugh Barton bought Château Langoa-Barton in the 1820s, several decades before it was declared a Third Growth. Its where the wines for bigger brother Château Léoville-Barton are producedbut its recently undergone a major overhaul. Although from the outside it looks very much the sameand still as understated as the Barton family themselvesinside it is truly state-of-the-art. The Barton wines have been steadily receiving more and more praise over recent years, and the significant investment and upgrades show that the family are intending to continue the trend of improving, vintage after vintage. Earning 92 points from renowned critic James Suckling, this is firm and silky with floral notes and plenty of red- and black-fruit flavour. Its smooth tannins make it a great pairing for fillet steak.