Red wine
Château La Lagune, 3ème cru classé 2009
RRP £55
La Lagune is the Bordeaux outpost of the prolific Caroline Frey, who also makes wine in the Rhône (at Jaboulet), Burgundy, and now Switzerland. This 2009 has breed, tone, and raciness on the nose. There’s the tiniest hint of reduction before the rich, ripe, generous dark fruit overflows onto the palate. I love the balance, immediacy, and resonance of this wine. It is above all classy.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (30%), Petit Verdot (10%)
Alcohol
14%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2019 - 2031
Origin
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Médoc & Haut Médoc
Area
Haut-Médoc AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Bordeaux 2009
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Ella Lister
UK Stockist
Crump, Richmond & Shaw
Global Stockist
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