Château La Lagune Haut-Médoc Rouge 2021
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Château La Lagune |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc |
Alcohol/vol | 13% |
Château La Lagune is classified as a Troisième Cru, or 3rd Growth, in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux. The vineyards are in Ludon in the Haut-Médoc, one of the few estates outside of Saint Estephe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux to be classified. Today the estate is owned and operated by Caroline Frey, who also runs the famous Paul Jabolet Aîné in Hermitage.
Vinous
- v92
The 2021 La Lagune is a bold, expressive wine. Macerated dark cherry, tobacco, gravel, incense, cured meats, licorice and worn-in leather give the 2021 notable complexity. A wine of gravitas and brooding depth, this La Lagune is impeccably done. Very fine.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd91
An estate that continues to punch above its weight, the 2021 Château La Lagune sports a deep ruby/plum hue as well as a terrific bouquet of ripe black fruits, cassis, graphite, and scorched earth. One of the most serious, concentrated, age-worthy Haut-Médocs in the vintage, it has medium-bodied richness, a layered, concentrated mid-palate, background oak, and ripe tannins. Give it 2-4 years and enjoy over the following decade or more. This is one that's well worth seeking out.