Lagneaux à Pauillac 2012

This unassuming 14-hectare estate, located right next to Haut-Marbuzet on the same plateau, offers a fine representation of the Saint-Estèphe terroirs. However, the high proportion of Merlot in the blends gives the wine a deliberately charming and flattering style.

Unfortunately, Gaëtan Lagneaux will never have the pleasure of discovering this admirable wine, which pays a superb tribute to his work. Deep and dark, the color of this 2012 sets the tone for the tasting: elegance and intensity. The bouquet, equally refined, reveals—beneath a high-quality woody veil (clove, cinnamon, toasted bread) reveals robust aromas of ripe black and red fruits. Full-bodied, rich, dense, and very fruity, the palate is characterized by restrained power, supported by silky tannins and a subtle acidity that extends the wine into a finish of rare length—generous and spicy. A great Pauillac with excellent aging potential.