Château Lanessan

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

9.02 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Underrated producer in an underrated vintage (separated from Gruaud Larose by a small stream). Stellar wine for a great price.

Underrated producer in an underrated vintage (separated from Gruaud Larose by a small stream). Stellar wine for a great price.

Sep 5th, 2015
Chris Bensick

Beef stew, why not pillage the cellar? This bottle of ‘83 Lanessan was a lot better than its label would suggest. Perfect cork, full bottle, nothing wrong except the age (should have been drunk ten years ago?).... nonetheless a satisfying glass of wine. Just about as good as the bottle we had with Amanda Galloway about a year ago (q.v.).....

Beef stew, why not pillage the cellar? This bottle of ‘83 Lanessan was a lot better than its label would suggest. Perfect cork, full bottle, nothing wrong except the age (should have been drunk ten years ago?).... nonetheless a satisfying glass of wine. Just about as good as the bottle we had with Amanda Galloway about a year ago (q.v.).....

Mar 9th, 2020