Adam Baker

9.4

Great dark red fruit. Bright and could use a few years, but great with thanksgiving dinner at marks. See stafford hill for food notes. — 7 months ago

with Elissa

Amy Rehagen

9.2

Tropical jasmine on a hot humid night mingles with white peaches and salty acidity. It’s the most interesting thing I’ve had lately. — 4 years ago

with Ryrie and Candace

Jeff Orlowski

9.3

Medium-to-light body, smooth, dry, balanced. Red raspberries and some minerality on palate. Lovely wine; if you’re in Carlton area, go visit this winery. — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Loren Loftesnes

9.1

I love this stuff on a nice summer day! — 6 years ago

GabWine

9.6

Color : White
Wine estate : Clos de Tsampéhro
Designation : Valais
Name : Blanc
Country : Switzerland
Vivino : 5/5
Note : What a discovery! A double grape variety between Rèze and Heida. This wine deserves all its attention especially for connoisseurs. A yellow robe that will remind us that of a Jurassian yellow wine. Its very aromatic nose with flavors of spices, exotic citrus. On the palate, a length of flavors with a grand finale. Notes of white flowers, woody, fresh. A nectar to taste!
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Quelle découverte ! Un double cépage entre la Rèze et l'Heida. Ce vin mérite toute son attention surtout pour les connaisseurs. Une robe jaune qui nous rappèlera celle d'un vin jaunes Jurassien. Son nez très aromatique avec des saveurs d'épices, d'agrumes exotiques. En bouche, une longueur des saveurs avec un final grandiose. Des notes de fleurs blanches, boisé, frais. Un nectar à déguster ! — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose; floral fruits of blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, blue fruits, black raspberries, limestone, dark raspberries, black cherry cola, dark rich soil, vanilla, cinnamon, volcanic minerals, anise, violets and fresh red floral bouquet. The body is full and the tannins are about half resolved. The structure is still fairly big as is the tension with good length. The fruits are rich & ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, blue fruits, black raspberries, limestone, dark raspberries, black cherry cola, dark rich soil, vanilla, cinnamon, touch of clove, darker spice, a little bit of Christmas cake, suede leather, crushed dry rocks, volcanic minerals, anise, violets, lilacs, and fresh red floral bouquet. The acidity is round, good but could be better. The long finish is rich, fruit driven with just the right mix of fruit, earth and medium spice. Producer notes and history...Chateau La Lagune has a long history that dates all the way back to the 16th century, under King Henri IV. The same time the Dutch engineers started draining the water from the marshes and swamps making way for all those Pauillac Chateau’s. Their beautiful chateau was built in 1715. The chateau was designed by architect, Baron Victor Louis, who earned fame for his design of the Grand Theater in Bordeaux. By 1730, Chateau La Lagune was already known for producing Bordeaux wine. The property remained under the ownership of the well known de Seze family for several generations. Moving ahead a few centuries to the modern era of the 1950’s, Chateau La Lagune experienced problems caused by the end of World War II along with the economic crisis. As well, there was the great frost of 1956; which destroyed a large portion of the vineyards in Bordeaux. In 1958, George Brunette purchased Chateau La Lagune with only 5 hectares still planted with vines. It was George Burnette that began a large replanting Chateau La Lagune. However, George Brunette also took an economic hit during that era and was forced to sell Chateau La Lagune to the Ducellier family of Champagne Ayala. In 2000, both Chateau La Lagune and Champagne Ayala were sold to the Frey family. The Frey family sold Champagne Ayala and bought the legendary estate of Jaboulet in the Rhone, which of course includes the crown jewel of the region, Jaboulet La Chapelle. The Frey family also owns a substantial piece of Billecart-Salmon. In 2014, the Frey family bought Chateau de Corton Andre and its 7 hectares of vines in the Cote de Beaune area of Burgundy. Caroline Frey (shown in the right photo) is the manager and Winemaker of Chateau La Lagune, as well as their estate in Hermitage, Jaboulet. In November, 2013, La Lagune purchased the 8.9 hectare estate of Chateau D’Arche, from Mahler Besse. Chateau D’Arche is located in the commune of Ludon, not far from La Lagune. This purchase made more than economic sense for the property, as the vines were once part of La Lagune when the original 1855 Classification took place. La Lagune has 72 hectares (180 acres) under vine. Their grape variety is a distribution of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot. Chateau La Lagune is fermented in a total of 72 different, temperature controlled, stainless steel vats that vary in size from 22 hectoliters to 200 hectoliters to allow for parcel by parcel vinification. The vats are laid out in a functional and architecturally interesting pattern (Shown in the bottom photo). Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The wine is blended before the aging process begins. This is similar to what takes place at Chateau Haut Brion. La Lagune is aged in between 50% and 60% new French oak barrels for 18 months. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An interesting back story. This wine is from the Geelong District in Victoria. In 1848 Swiss Vigneron James Henry Dardel commenced the establishment of Paradise Winery and Vineyards, I, II, III and IV on the banks of the Moorabool River at Batesford near Geelong. He won local and overseas acclaim for his wines before the Geelong Wine industry was destroyed by phylloxera in 1881. In 1988 planting was re-established on the site of the original Paradise IV Vineyard by Graham and Ruth Bonney. The vineyard faces north east and has a unique soil profile of decomposed granite over limestone marl. The vineyard is low cropped and the wines are made using traditional winemaking techniques. The wine is Northern Rhone in style. Red florals with lots of spice and charcuterie. Rich and savoury on the medium plus bodied palate. Only 240 dozen made. Is there a square mile of Victoria not suitable for viticulture? — 3 years ago

Perry Riddle

9.0

Pretty solid. — 5 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.4

Lovely Syrah. Dark, smooth, full bodied with a bit of acidity. Black cherries, cocoa, and pepper. Has aged well! — 6 years ago

with Michael and Joe

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Very pale color and very delicate aromas and flavors. #jura #arbois #trousseau — 6 years ago

with Rosario

Michael Coscetta

9.4

Really interesting mix of tobacco, leather, and asphalt. Seriously — 8 years ago

Kristie M. Connor

8.9

Electric lime. Light bodied. — 9 years ago

Brooks Courtney

9.2

Amazing recommendation by the knowledgeable wait staff at Little Jacks. Very light red wine, pairs well with their famous burger. — 9 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.4

Excellent wine. Fantastic backbone with crisp tannins and vibrant acidity. Bright dark red fruit with a nice edge that makes it a perfect match with asada tacos! — 3 years ago

with John and Tammy

Malcolm Trimble

9.3

This is a nice Chardonnay. Nice burst of green apple/citrus mixed with a burgundy like minerality. Very good — 4 years ago

Loren Grossman

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.1

I ❤️ dominio 4 wines. Fresh, high energy, delicious. This one is case in point. Black fruit, earth, malabar pepper. Great value and delicious with food. — 5 years ago

Kiley Baker

Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC

9.4

Favorite wine from Hiyu wine night! — 6 years ago

Malcolm Trimble

9.0

Dark cherry color. Nose of vanilla and dark fruit ( cherry). Very smooth finish with cherry plum. — 7 years ago

Doctor No

9.1

Still deep ruby. A little bottle funk then a more red-fruited nose than one would expect, given the color. Some wood and tobacco notes that make it very Bordelaise but still fruit forward. I think this is the precursor of Las Piedras? — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

100% Tempranillo — 9 years ago