Château Lanessan
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
1998 vintage. Considered a right bank vintage (like 1964), this Cabernet Sauvignon dominated (75%) wine comes as a great surprise. Robert Parker wrote in 2000 that "the tannin might never fully dissipate", but then it did. Classic Bordeaux with more charm in the mouth than in the rustic nose. Still tastes amazingly young with still good fruit and freshness and ... dissipated tannin. Not very long but a delight to drink and terrific value at around 21 euro.
1998 vintage. Considered a right bank vintage (like 1964), this Cabernet Sauvignon dominated (75%) wine comes as a great surprise. Robert Parker wrote in 2000 that "the tannin might never fully dissipate", but then it did. Classic Bordeaux with more charm in the mouth than in the rustic nose. Still tastes amazingly young with still good fruit and freshness and ... dissipated tannin. Not very long but a delight to drink and terrific value at around 21 euro.
May 29th, 2022
Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company
Still bursts with ripe black fruit and leather, anise, black pepper. Dusty soil, firm tannins, a savory element too.
Still bursts with ripe black fruit and leather, anise, black pepper. Dusty soil, firm tannins, a savory element too.
Dec 20th, 2014
Mature. Black currant, green bell peppers and white pepper.
Mature. Black currant, green bell peppers and white pepper.
Jul 14th, 2017
Definitely over the hill. Funky and slightly vinegary at the edges of the palate. Can taste the historical greatness, earthy lichen and tree bark, soft cherries and pepper
Definitely over the hill. Funky and slightly vinegary at the edges of the palate. Can taste the historical greatness, earthy lichen and tree bark, soft cherries and pepper
Jun 25th, 2017
Completely soft tannins. Still retaining enough fruit on the palate. Drink soon.
Completely soft tannins. Still retaining enough fruit on the palate. Drink soon.
Jan 7th, 2017Medium to light body,but beautiful nose and extra long finish. Medium tannins. Excellent wine
Medium to light body,but beautiful nose and extra long finish. Medium tannins. Excellent wine
Feb 28th, 2016
Strong currant overtones. Little barnyard grass but overpowered by tar.
Strong currant overtones. Little barnyard grass but overpowered by tar.
Nov 4th, 2015