Château La Lagune 2011 - Grand Cru Classé
16,5/20
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
89/100
Robert Parker
“This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot boasts plenty of tannins, an impressive dark ruby/plum color, and notes of vanilla, blackcurrant, and forest floor, with a medium-bodied profile. It should be cellared for several years to be enjoyed over the next 10 to 15 years. It doesn’t eclipse the 2009 and 2010 vintages, but it’s a fine bottle for the vintage.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 12 bottles of this wine shipped within France
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Eye
a deep, intense ruby-purple color
Nose
powerful, with aromas of very ripe black fruits
Palate
elegance and balance, with a touch of femininity
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, game, poultry, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
The nose is rich with spices, full of character and originality; full-bodied, rich, with savory tannins and great aging potential.
About the estate:
La Lagune hasn't been rewarded by the weather in recent vintages for its courageous organic viticulture. Under the guidance of its manager, Caroline Frey, the wine has improved significantly in recent years, with blends containing a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and more elegant tannin extraction. It just keeps getting better.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2015) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
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. 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. La Lagune is aiming for organic certification in 2016.
Three Favorites the change of ownership, including two consecutive years: this wine truly lives up to its surroundings. The blend, typical of the Médoc, combines 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. The deep color is matched by a powerful bouquet that borders on perfection: the toasty notes of oak provide judiciously balanced support to an elegant fruitiness with hints of spicy black berries, which opens up with aeration. Savory, rich, full-bodied, and refined, the palate is underpinned by fine, expertly extracted tannins that ensure this wine will age beautifully. “Full-bodied and charming,” concludes one taster.
About the estate:
A Premier Cru Classé encountered by visitors arriving from Bordeaux along the Médoc wine route, this château was acquired in 2000 by Jean-Jacques Frey, a businessman already owning prestigious estates in Champagne and the Rhône Valley. Long renowned, La Lagune combines an elegant 18th-century manor house, superb cellars, a vast vineyard (110 hectares, 75 of which are dedicated to the grand vin), and a prime terroir of fine sandy gravel. These assets are showcased 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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot boasts plenty of tannins, an impressive deep ruby-plum color, and notes of vanilla, blackcurrant, and forest floor, with a medium-bodied profile. It should be cellared for several years to be enjoyed over the next 10 to 15 years. It doesn’t quite match the 2009 and 2010 vintages, but it’s a fine bottle for the vintage.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
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 tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2011 vintage is more dense and concentrated, with good body. It will need time.
About the estate:
Located at the gateway to the Médoc, this estate asserts its distinctive style, consistently expressing great finesse and elegance. Under the management of Caroline Frey since 2004, the estate has produced a series of very high-quality vintages, allowing it to establish itself at the pinnacle of its appellation. It must be said that the château has all the necessary elements for success: a very interesting and homogeneous terroir, and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. This is a sure bet that has nevertheless been painfully impacted by the adverse weather conditions of recent vintages.
Le Figaro vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. DANIEL R. Posted on January 1, 2016
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