Château La Lagune
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2022 vintage. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. This biodynamic estate goes from strength to strength in the capable hands of Caroline Frey. In this exceptional vintage La Lagune honours its reputation as the finest wine in the Haut-Médoc appellation. Black fruit, flowers, cedar and subtle spices. A thick mouth feel, with layers of succulent fruit, spices, and a powerful structure of what might be the most velvety tannins ever for this estate. As usual it displays that unique aromatic and elegant character that I describe as somewhere between Margaux and Pessac-Léognan. Impressive depth and length. A strong contender for the title of best La Lagune ever.
2022 vintage. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. This biodynamic estate goes from strength to strength in the capable hands of Caroline Frey. In this exceptional vintage La Lagune honours its reputation as the finest wine in the Haut-Médoc appellation. Black fruit, flowers, cedar and subtle spices. A thick mouth feel, with layers of succulent fruit, spices, and a powerful structure of what might be the most velvety tannins ever for this estate. As usual it displays that unique aromatic and elegant character that I describe as somewhere between Margaux and Pessac-Léognan. Impressive depth and length. A strong contender for the title of best La Lagune ever.
Nov 5th, 2024
This is delicious.
Showing a beautiful nose with an elegant mouthfeel.
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot.
This 9 year old from the great 2015 is very impressive. I had the 2007 a few years ago, and it did not show as well as this.
92 points.
This is delicious.
Showing a beautiful nose with an elegant mouthfeel.
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot.
This 9 year old from the great 2015 is very impressive. I had the 2007 a few years ago, and it did not show as well as this.
92 points.
1995 | Red Blend
(50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 10% Petit Verdot)
1995 | Red Blend
(50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 10% Petit Verdot)
2020 vintage. Tasted again, after a first time at the Château when it was only bottled a week, with consistent notes. The finest wine in Haut-Medoc, combining Margaux elegance with Pessac-Léognan spiciness.
2020 vintage. Tasted again, after a first time at the Château when it was only bottled a week, with consistent notes. The finest wine in Haut-Medoc, combining Margaux elegance with Pessac-Léognan spiciness.
Oct 4th, 20222020 vintage. Tasted this morning at the Château with Caroline Frey. Just bottled a week ago. Another great effort after the splendid 2019. Also tasted the 2021 primeur which is a great success for the vintage with more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual.
2020 vintage. Tasted this morning at the Château with Caroline Frey. Just bottled a week ago. Another great effort after the splendid 2019. Also tasted the 2021 primeur which is a great success for the vintage with more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual.
Apr 26th, 2022
Perfectly stored example. Needed a few minutes to strut it’s stuff but when it did Wowie. Dark bramly fruit, soft tannins (but still some grip) and a lovely soily profile with a finish that goes on for days. I can’t imagine there are too many well stored examples as this outside the chateau. Dare I say it was still young?
Perfectly stored example. Needed a few minutes to strut it’s stuff but when it did Wowie. Dark bramly fruit, soft tannins (but still some grip) and a lovely soily profile with a finish that goes on for days. I can’t imagine there are too many well stored examples as this outside the chateau. Dare I say it was still young?
Mar 24th, 2022
Located on the terrace of alluvial gravel bordering the river. The "Village de La Lagune" was a tenant farm in its place and gradually transformed into a wine-growing estate. Dark purple with red fruits spice, cedar and flinty aromas. On the palate blackberry and cherry flavors with cedar, cacao, tobacco and leather notes. Fine sweet tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Nice!
Located on the terrace of alluvial gravel bordering the river. The "Village de La Lagune" was a tenant farm in its place and gradually transformed into a wine-growing estate. Dark purple with red fruits spice, cedar and flinty aromas. On the palate blackberry and cherry flavors with cedar, cacao, tobacco and leather notes. Fine sweet tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Nice!
Jun 18th, 2021The vintage does not have a great reputation and indeed there’s an austerity to it, which I actually kind of enjoy. It tastes old school. There is some sweet black currant, morello cherry and cassis at the core, some wood and burned coffee notes, wrapped in astringent tannins. A curmudgeon but it cracks a warm smile every now and then
The vintage does not have a great reputation and indeed there’s an austerity to it, which I actually kind of enjoy. It tastes old school. There is some sweet black currant, morello cherry and cassis at the core, some wood and burned coffee notes, wrapped in astringent tannins. A curmudgeon but it cracks a warm smile every now and then
Jun 10th, 2021
Best 70 for the $$ ever even better than 70 Mayacama Cab...red berries buried under sous bois! Incredible - maybe an hour of pure pleasure :) better than nice massage!
Best 70 for the $$ ever even better than 70 Mayacama Cab...red berries buried under sous bois! Incredible - maybe an hour of pure pleasure :) better than nice massage!
May 19th, 2021