Château La Lagune 2005 - Grand Cru Classé
Ratings: Robert Parker 95/100, Gault Millau 18.5/20, RVF 17/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine), Wine Spectator 91/100, Decanter 5*, Jean-Marc Quarin 89/100, IWC 92/100, Jancis Robinson 17/20
Château La Lagune is a jewel of the Haut-Médoc. This 2005 opens with aromas of raspberry, morello cherry, and floral notes. The palate is powerful and opulent, with toasted and spicy notes, in keeping with the estate’s great wines.
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Eye
A deep, intense ruby-purple color
Nose
with aromas of raspberry, morello cherry, and floral notes
Palate
A powerful attack with toasted and spicy notes, opulent, exceptionally pure, and precise. The finish features powerful tannins with a lovely freshness
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, des volailles, un plateau de fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
La Lagune has not been rewarded by the weather in recent vintages for its commitment to organic viticulture. Under the guidance of its director, Caroline Frey, the wine has made significant progress in recent years, featuring blends with a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and more elegant tannin extraction. It just keeps getting better.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The first classified growth encountered by visitors 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 hectares, 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 oenologist 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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Located at the entrance to the Médoc, this estate has established its own distinctive style, consistently expressing great finesse and elegance. Under the leadership of Caroline Frey since 2004, the estate has produced a series of high-quality vintages that have secured its 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 nevertheless been painfully affected by the climatic vagaries of recent vintages.
Le Figaro vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
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