Château La Lagune 2006 - Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux
Red
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To keep
90/100
Robert Parker
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
"On the road to the châteaux, this is the first Cru Classé that visitors from Bordeaux come across. This estate enjoys a solid reputation, and this vintage will not weaken it. Clear and deep, the wine's color is full of promise. And what follows does not disappoint: expressive and powerful, with notes of cocoa and vanilla, the bouquet matches the rich, well-balanced palate. The tannic concentration and length will guarantee excellent ageing potential". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2010) - Delivery in wooden case for any order of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Château La Lagune
Vintage
2006
Designation
Haut-Médoc 3ème Grand Cru Classé
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Light gravel and silica soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional method, vinification in barrels
Breeding
In French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
garnet-red color
Nose
notes of ripe black fruits, spices and smoke (silica, chalk)
Mouth
Elegant and powerful. Fine tannins and firm structure.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with venison filet with Grand Veneur sauce, duck breast with bigarade sauce, chocolate tart...
Château La Lagune
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (2022 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
La Lagune has not been rewarded by the weather in recent vintages for its courageous organic viticulture. Under the watchful eye of its administrator, Caroline Frey, the wine has made good progress in recent years, with blends featuring a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and more elegant tannin extractions. It's getting better all the time.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2010 guide) 2**Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
On the route des châteaux, this is the first Cru Classé that visitors from Bordeaux come across. This estate enjoys a solid reputation, and this vintage will not weaken it. Clear and deep, the wine's color is full of promise. And what follows does not disappoint: expressive and powerful, with notes of cocoa and vanilla, the bouquet matches the rich, balanced palate. The wine's tannic concentration and length will guarantee its great ageing potential.
About the domain :
The first classified growth encountered by visitors arriving from Bordeaux along the Médoc wine route, this château was bought in 2000 by Jean-Jacques Frey, a businessman who already owned prestigious houses in Champagne and the Rhône Valley. A long-established name, La Lagune combines an elegant 18th-century Carthusian monastery, superb cellars, a vast vineyard (110 ha, including 75 ha for the grand vin) and a choice terroir of fine sandy gravel. All these assets are enhanced by a dynamic team led by Caroline Frey, daughter of the owner and the estate's nologue since 2004. The estate has been certified organic since the 2016 vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Located at the entrance to the Médoc, this cru imposes its characteristic style, always expressing great finesse and elegance. Under the guidance of Caroline Frey since 2004, the cru has produced a series of excellent vintages, placing it at the very top of its appellation. It has to be said that the château holds all the cards to triumph: a very interesting, homogeneous terroir, and state-of-the-art winemaking equipment. A sure bet, but one that has nevertheless been painfully affected by the vagaries of the weather in recent vintages.
Le Figaro vins
Domain rated (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
on 4 reviews
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