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Château La Lagune Haut-Médoc 2015 - Grand Cru Classé

Name: Château La Lagune Haut-Médoc 2015 - Grand Cru Classé
Brand: Château La Lagune
Rating: 4.4 (8 reviews)

Haut-Médoc 3ème Grand Cru Classé|Red wine

4.4/5 (8 customers)

17,5/20 Coup de Coeur

RVF

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

93/100

James Suckling

94/100

Decanter

delicious

deep

long finale

red meat

pan-fried foie gras

"An impressive vintage"

“Once again, La Lagune lives up to its reputation. Right from the start, this 2015 impresses with the depth of its nearly black color, shimmering with a thousand reflections. Equally superb, the aromas of ripe red fruits, blackcurrant, and licorice are in perfect harmony with subtle woody notes. Supported by dense, rich tannins, the palate offers impressive body and a smooth progression toward a concentrated, long, and harmonious finish. A delicious Haut-Médoc with great aging potential.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Château La Lagune

Vintage

2015

Designation

Haut-Médoc 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

65 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Regions

Light gravel and silica soils that help give the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot the elegance, balance, and finesse that characterize the wines of La Lagune

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked grapes in small crates

Wine Production

After a very meticulous manual sorting process, supplemented by optical sorting, the finest berries are gently transferred to vats for winemaking; the extraction of tannins and anthocyanins is carefully controlled to produce the most elegant wines, and the final blend is created during aging using wines from the best plots.

Livestock Farming

In French oak barrels, 50% of which are replaced each year

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A beautiful, deep purple color

Nose

Delicate and refreshing, with aromas of dark fruit and cedar

Palate

On the palate, it offers a lively attack, a round and flavorful mouthfeel with lovely freshness and dense, silky tannins. The finish is powerful and vibrant.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Decant recent vintages

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with pan-seared porcini mushrooms, mushroom risotto, thyme-roasted squab, and potato gratin with porcini mushrooms. A thick cut of venison with blueberries and pan-seared mushrooms

More information at Château La Lagune

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

A bit more austere than it was two years ago, but with the same qualities of freshness and lovely maturity found in Cabernet Sauvignons; however, it is naturally less fruity than its peers, which works slightly against it in a blind tasting.

About the estate:

La Lagune has not been rewarded by the weather in recent vintages for its courageous commitment to organic viticulture. Under the guidance of its director, Caroline Frey, the wine has made significant progress in recent years, with blends featuring a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and more elegant tannin extraction. It just keeps getting better and better.

Decanter

Wine rated 94/100

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2019) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Once again, La Lagune lives up to its reputation. Right from the start, this 2015 impresses with the depth of its nearly black color, shimmering with a thousand reflections. Equally superb, the aromas of ripe red berries, blackcurrant, and licorice are in perfect harmony with subtle woody notes. Supported by dense, rich tannins, the palate offers impressive body and a smooth progression toward a concentrated, long, and harmonious finish. A delicious Haut-Médoc with great aging potential.

About the estate:

The first classified growth visitors encounter when arriving from Bordeaux via the Médoc Wine Route, this château was purchased in 2000 by Jean-Jacques Frey, a businessman who already owned prestigious estates in Champagne and the Rhône Valley. Long renowned, La Lagune combines an elegant 18th-century charterhouse, superb cellars, a vast vineyard (110 ha, 75 of which are dedicated to the grand vin), and a prime terroir—fine, sandy gravel. All these assets are brought to life by a dynamic team led by Caroline Frey, the owner’s daughter and the estate’s winemaker since 2004. The estate has been certified organic since the 2016 vintage.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2018 guide) 17.5/20 Top Pick

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

It has remarkable complexity, with a silky mouthfeel and lovely depth. Full-bodied and elegant.

About the estate:

Located at the entrance to the Médoc, this estate has a distinctive style, consistently expressing great finesse and elegance. Under the leadership of Caroline Frey since 2004, the estate has produced a series of very high-quality vintages that have earned it a place among the top producers in its appellation. It must be said that the château has everything it needs to succeed: a very interesting, consistent terroir and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. This is a sure bet that has nonetheless been painfully affected by the unpredictable weather of recent vintages.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Just a hint of blackcurrant on the nose. It’s full of firm tannins on the palate that carry through to the long finish. A fairly uncompromising young wine that will improve starting in 2020, but its underlying balance is very compelling. Full-bodied and flavorful.

Le Figaro vins

Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 8 reviews