Moulin de La Lagune Haut-Médoc 2019 - Second vin BIO

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

La Lagune has not been rewarded by the weather in recent vintages for its bold 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

About the wine:

The nose is bright, while the palate is dark and quite serious. There isn’t overwhelming acidity, but the fruit displays beautiful finesse: it is well-defined and balanced, even striking and brilliant. A linear style with momentum from start to finish, followed by a strong menthol character on the finish. 2022–2027

Guide Hachette des vins

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. With a long-standing reputation, 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. 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

About the estate:

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

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 severely impacted by the unpredictable weather of recent vintages.

James Suckling

About the wine:

A rich red with flavors of plum and berries, with a hint of nuts. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Notes of berries and leaves, as well as dark chocolate. Robust character. Made from organically grown grapes. Same owner as La Lagune. Best enjoyed after 2024.

Le Figaro vins

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is fruity and offers a certain juiciness, power, and purity in its fruit. It features notes of pulpy, vibrant blackcurrant, bright cherry, and, more subtly, wild strawberry, combined with hints of nutmeg and pepper, along with hints of spices and a subtle touch of fresh tobacco. On the palate, the wine is fruity and balanced, offering freshness, minerality, a mineral backbone, and a delicate smoothness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy, tangy blackberry, juicy, tangy Bigarreau cherry, and, to a lesser extent, red currants, combined with hints of lily, blueberry, a touch of nutmeg, and subtle notes of toast and mocha. The tannins are savory and refined. Good length.