Château Lanessan

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

8.835 ratings
9.12 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
Stefan Dolhain

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
Beau Carufel

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
Ove Rekstad

Beste flaske så langt!

Beste flaske så langt!

Jul 23rd, 2017
Gus N
8.7

Mature. Black currant, green bell peppers and white pepper.

Mature. Black currant, green bell peppers and white pepper.

Jul 14th, 2017
Madeleine Ray

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
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

'90's night

'90's night

Feb 17th, 2014
Kieran Roberts

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, 2017
AtsuKo KitakuBo

もう少し早く飲めばよかった惜しい一本。。

もう少し早く飲めばよかった惜しい一本。。

Apr 23rd, 2016
Curtis Stuteville

Medium 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
Michael Merriman

Strong currant overtones. Little barnyard grass but overpowered by tar.

Strong currant overtones. Little barnyard grass but overpowered by tar.

Nov 4th, 2015